South Portland City Council

Published
January 11, 2023

South Portland pushes ahead with rent control proposal

Mayor Kate Lewis called it a moderate measure that she believes won't stifle development or lead landlords to raise rents.
Published
December 14, 2022

South Portland considers new zoning for homeless shelters to ward off tax increase

The city manager warns of a tax increase of 6% to more than 20% if local hotels keep operating as shelters.
Published
December 7, 2022

South Portland City Council puts Lewis in mayor’s seat again

Jennifer Ryan was selected as chairperson of the South Portland School Board at the city's inauguration ceremony Monday.
Published
November 24, 2022

Residents advocate for flavored tobacco ban

Students, parents, and residents gathered at the South Portland Community Center on Monday to support a ban on flavored tobacco in the city and to speak out against the tactics of tobacco companies that target youth.
Published
November 22, 2022

South Portland City Council chooses mayor for 2023

Councilor Kate Lewis is poised to be formally elected and inaugurated on Dec. 5.
Published
November 17, 2022

South Portland school board member resigns in protest

Hannah Bitjoka said the board failed to address concerns she and other residents raised about bullying, drug use and other issues.
Published
November 9, 2022

South Portland elects West, Matthews to City Council

Susan Rauscher wins the District 1 seat on the South Portland School Board.
Published
October 26, 2022

Matthews, Silver, Williams and West compete for two South Portland City Council seats

Both seats are for three-year terms.
Published
October 20, 2022

South Portland City Council considers flavored tobacco ban

The council held a workshop to discuss a drafted ordinance.
Published
October 10, 2022

Housing is top issue for South Portland council at-large candidates

Richard Matthews, Steven Silver, Natalie West and Brendan Williams are running for two seats on the South Portland City Council.