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PublishedSeptember 4, 2018
Democratic socialists back challengers for 2 Portland City Council seats
Councilors Nicholas Mavodones and Spencer Thibodeau are targeted by the local chapter of Democratic Socialists of America as the national group becomes more active in elections, endorsing candidates in 20 states so far.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2018
Commentary: Portland should also celebrate its restaurant workers – with paid sick days
They make national honors – like from Bon Appetit – possible and should benefit from the success.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2018
Maine Voices: Facts support having several small homeless shelters around Portland
Non-government entities can manage helping the city's homeless in a more cost-effective manner.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2018
Council puts off giving non-citizens right to vote in Portland municipal elections
After 2 hours of public testimony, the Portland City Council votes to refer Councilor Pious Ali's proposal to a committee for additional work after several groups raise concerns about privacy and unintended consequences.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2018
Maine Voices: City Council should reject sending non-citizen voting issue to referendum
And if the council moves forward, I hope Portland voters will maintain voting privilege for citizens.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2018
Maine Voices: History of voting rights guides debate on Portland’s noncitizens
We need to move beyond diversity to inclusivity that gives our immigrant neighbors a voice in what affects them.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2018
Persuasive 2nd-grader prompts Portland to ban plastic straws in City Hall cafe
The city manager says he's happy to implement 'Phoebe's Rule' banning plastic straws, and hopes that others will do the same.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2018
Portland selected as a testing ground for self-driving car technology
The city hopes its role in the pilot project to test software that maps local traffic rules and restrictions will help it attract companies developing autonomous vehicles.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2018
Council schedules hearing for plan to let non-citizens vote in Portland elections
The proposal, which would require a citywide vote to amend the City Charter, is on the agenda for discussion Aug. 13.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2018
Hostile crowd criticizes Portland proposal to build emergency shelter at Barron Center
Critics at a meeting Thursday say they fear an influx of drug use and other problems that now plague the Bayside neighborhood near existing city services.
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