South Portland City Council

Published
May 19, 2022

Rent increases at South Portland apartment complex prompt call for temporary eviction moratorium

City officials are considering the request from lawmakers and community groups and also have planned a workshop on rent stabilization in response to the concerns of tenants at Redbank Village Apartments.
Published
May 17, 2022

South Portland considers gender-neutral bans on nude swimming, public indecency

The City Council is poised to update ordinance language as part of a larger effort to promote equity and inclusion.
Published
May 11, 2022

City council: Racism is a public health crisis in South Portland

Officials and residents said the resolution is necessary and expressed full support.
Published
April 28, 2022

South Portland set to declare racism a public health emergency

The declaration would require the South Portland City Council to commit financial and human resources to combat racism and systemic racism in city government, research racial disparities in the community, and make its boards and committees more diverse.
Published
April 25, 2022

South Portland targets racism as a public health crisis

The City Council will review a call to action proposed by the Board of Health and Human Rights Commission.
Published
April 6, 2022

South Portland’s proposed budget increases tax bills 5.85%

The $115.6 million combined city and school budget is up 9.4% over this year's spending plan, which officials say is attributed to rising costs and a growing and changing school population.
Published
April 5, 2022

Bruzgo resigns from South Portland City Council
Published
April 1, 2022

South Portland council to take up hotel licenses after city cites increased calls for service

The review comes as neighboring Portland continues to see high levels of need for emergency housing.
Published
March 3, 2022

Maine Mall area hotels will stop hosting emergency shelter

The pending loss of housing at Days Inn and Comfort Inn will pose challenges.
Published
March 2, 2022

South Portland city mask mandate has expired

Although the mask mandate has expired, Maine CDC still recommends face coverings to be worn in public indoor settings.