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Mark Dion inaugurated as Portland mayor

PORTLAND (WGME)— Monday night Portland officially welcomed its new mayor, Mark Dion, and two new city council members. Mark Dion was inaugurated as Portland mayor. Two new city councilors were also inaugurated. The inaugural meeting commenced right after saying goodbyes to former mayor Kate Snyder. She left urging the city council to take big issues […]

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Protesters call on Portland City Council to ask for a ceasefire in Gaza | #citycouncil

In Portland, protesters gathered in front of Portland City Hall to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Demonstrators want the Portland City Council to urge the Biden administration to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate Palestinian access to humanitarian aid.”We’re hopeful that they will lead the charge for Maine politicians to stand up for […]

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Rally pushes for halt on clearing homeless encampments in Portland as city council debates solutions | #citycouncil

PORTLAND (WGME) — A rally will be held in Portland ahead of Monday night’s city council meeting as leaders search for solutions regarding the homeless crisis. Three Maine bills aim to change the way the state handles homeless encampments. Two of the proposals, which were put forward by Representative Ambureen Rana, a Democrat from Bangor, […]

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Hate speech disrupts Portland City Council meeting, brings Mayor to tears | #citycouncil

Hate speech disrupts Portland City Council meeting, brings Mayor to tears Zoom bombers target Portland City Council Updated: 6:49 PM EDT Sep 20, 2023 During public comment at Monday night’s Portland city council meeting, several people tuned in over zoom spewing off-topic or racist comments. Portland Mayor, Kate Snyder, calling for a break in the […]

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Report: Portland mayor contradicts Adams' resignation letter, claims 'pattern of bullying' – KATU

Report: Portland mayor contradicts Adams’ resignation letter, claims ‘pattern of bullying’  KATU Former Mayor Sam Adams said he knew he was facing complaints before he resigned  KOIN.com Mayor Ted Wheeler Says Sam Adams Was Asked to Resign for a Pattern of ‘Bullying’ and ‘Intimidation’ That Was …  Willamette Week Click Here For This Articles Original Source.

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Portland Facing Homelessness ‘Catastrophe’, According to City Mayor

Council working on five-point plan to help the estimated 6000 people living on the streets With the homelessness crisis cited among their top concerns, Oregon voters are taking note of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s declaration of a “humanitarian catastrophe” in the state’s largest city. Oregon has among the highest homeless populations in the nation per […]

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