Por: Portland Press Herald Nation November 05, 2022
Portland city councilors have a range of opinions on a proposal that would significantly change the structure of city government, as well as a slate of citizen-driven referendums that seek to address short-term rentals, the minimum wage and rent control. Councilors April Fournier, Roberto Rodriguez, Tae Chong and Mark Dion said in separate interviews and emails this week that they are opposed to , a proposal from the Charter Commission that... + full article
The Boston Globe USA Politics November 03, 2022
The Boston City Council on Wednesday reversed course and approved a slightly more modest pay raise for elected officials, backing away from the $125,000 city councilor salary that had drawn public criticism and a veto from the mayor.The council voted 9-4 for a graduated pay... + más
Mayor Wu vetoes City Council’s pay increases for elected officials | The Boston Globe
City Council votes in favor of salary increases for mayor, councilors — bumping pay higher than Mayor Wu proposed | The Boston Globe
Portland Press Herald USA Sports October 22, 2022
SOUTH PORTLAND — This season, the Battle of the Bridge went to Portland. The Bulldogs got all the offense they needed in the second quarter, then held South Portland to nine yards in the fourth quarter, taking a 20-13 win in the annual game between the rivals. Both teams end... + más
Football notebook: Portland, South Portland ready for Battle of the Bridge | Portland Press Herald
Feel It Still to Levitating: The most distracting songs to work to | Newsweek
The Boston Globe USA Politics October 19, 2022
The once-in-a-decade redistricting process has again laid bare deep divisions on the Boston City Council, stirring up fresh debates around race and sparking acrimony that has at times grown personal.With just weeks before a crucial deadline, the 13-member body is at odds over a... + más
Boston City Council redistricting leaders propose new political maps | The Boston Globe
Why redistricting is such a hot topic in the leaked L.A. City Council audio | Los Angeles Times
The Boston Globe USA Politics October 17, 2022
In her most prominent veto yet, Mayor Michelle Wu is rejecting a package of raises for elected and appointed city officials, telling the Boston City Council that the pay bumps they proposed for the mayor and councilors are too high.In , Wu said the beefed-up raises approved by... + más
Commentary: A ‘yes’ on Portland’s Questions 2 and 3 is ‘yes’ to democracy | Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald USA Opinion October 07, 2022
Remember the food truck fiasco? Complaints prompted the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department to present three solutions to the Transportation & Sustainability Committee: A, B and C. Three elected councilors voted unanimously for . But the city manager instead chose ,... + más
Commentary: Portland’s Question 2 hands too much power to a single politician | Portland Press Herald
Maine Voices: Are you proud of what Portland has become? | Portland Press Herald
The Boston Globe USA Opinion October 06, 2022
Now, who said the Boston City Council was ?Sure, a few weeks ago councilors appeared to be at each other’s throats, accusing one another of racism and fighting over a contentious district attorney’s race.But apparently, nothing heals wounds quite like money. On Wednesday, in... + más
Deeply divided, can Boston’s city councilors repair relations? | The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe USA Politics September 30, 2022
Last year, Boston elected one of its most diverse City Councils in history, with a mandate to empower the legislative body to bring change to City Hall. But in recent months, tensions have been building behind the scenes, reaching a boiling point weeks ago when the new council... + más
Commentary: Why we’re opposed to the Charter Commission’s governance proposal | Portland Press Herald
In apparent violation of state nepotism law, Boston councilor hired sister, son to staff | The Boston Globe
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