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Maine Voices: Strimling’s housing proposals seem more political than practical

by Bill Stauffer Special to the Press Herald August 29, 2016November 30, 2016

Portland’s mayor is misguided on credit checks and rent control, a longtime landlord argues.

Housing crunch remedies sought by advocates, such as mass-eviction limits and rent control, would be costly and challenging, a memo says.

While thanking former City Manager John Menario, let’s recommit to the new Franklin Street project.

by Sonia Irambona and Crystal Cron Special to the Press Herald June 1, 2016June 1, 2016

A new coalition supports a temporary cap on rent increases and a six-month ban on no-cause evictions.

by The Editorial Board November 14, 2015November 13, 2015

Starting Sunday, ‘No Vacancy’ shows what’s at stake in the battle for affordable housing.