portland_mayor_election_2011
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PublishedOctober 28, 2011
Chris Vail: An ‘Average Joe,’ wary of politicians
The anti-establishment firefighter says too many candidates will promise things and fail to deliver.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2011
Ten Portland mayoral hopefuls get an earful at last debate
The candidates who chose to attend hear mostly about problems around India Street.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2011
Richard Dodge: Republican ‘the only true fiscal conservative’
He's pro-business and believes in efficiency and less regulation, so voters are on his side, he says.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2011
Nicholas Mavodones: Ready for chance to build on his record
Citing the ‘megaberth’ and other projects, the current mayor of Portland says his approach to leadership has worked.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2011
Fireboat accident points up early criticism of city policy
PORTLAND – Maybe Peter Bryant should run for president of the Soothsayers’ Club. For the last two months, the mayoral candidate has hammered the Portland Fire Department for not requiring licenses for its fireboat captains. “If the city had a rescue helicopter, would it let anyone fly it?” Bryant asked last month. “Of course not. […]
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PublishedOctober 26, 2011
Candidates differ on vision for mayor’s role
In a debate Tuesday, mayoral hopefuls offer glimpses into their management philosophies.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2011
Jill Duson: Strong resume, plus life experience
Public- and private-sector success hasn't blinded her to injustice, Jill Duson says.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2011
Michael Brennan: Candidate strives for consensus
Democrat Michael Brennan, a former state lawmaker, is running for Portland mayor on a platform of education as a job creator.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2011
Hamza Haadoow: Marketing city with an eye to adding jobs
The refugee camp survivor also has ideas for improving schools and training welfare recipients.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2011
Ethan Strimling: A pledge to energize, build ‘can-do’ culture
The LearningWorks CEO says he has proven his leadership skills in the public and private sectors.