In a ranked-choice system, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices of voters really do matter. This morning, a statistical outlier showed that 1,289 voters in Portland may have skewed the election in its final round decisively one way.
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A pickup truck crashed into the sidewalk and historic buildings along Congress Street today; moments like these serve as reminders to Portland residents of the risks around them.
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In this opinion article, Ashley Keenan describes both the need for rent control reform, and the reasons that Question A is not the reform Portland is looking for.
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Heard about Question A on this November 7th ballot? Unsure what it does, how it works, or who it will affect? Having trouble sorting truth from fiction? Wonder no longer – Read the full mechanical breakdown of Question A’s proposed rent control amendment, dispel pervasive myths, and explore some of the ramifications that passing Question A would entail. Featuring extensive data analysis from Rent Board member and activist Matt Walker.
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The Portland Townsman presents Policy Matters, a series of audio interviews with each of the mayoral candidates running this November, focused on their policies, platforms, and proposals. In this episode host Ashley Keenan interviews candidate Dylan Pugh.
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The Portland Townsman presents Policy Matters, a series of audio interviews with each of the mayoral candidates running this November, focused on their policies, platforms, and proposals. In this episode host Ashley Keenan interviews write-in candidate and citizen watchdog George Rheault.
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The Portland Townsman presents Policy Matters, a series of audio interviews with each of the mayoral candidates running this November, focused on their policies, platforms, and proposals. In this episode host Ashley Keenan interviews candidate Pious Ali, City Councilor.
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Before one can consider the merits of this November’s Question A, once again asking Portland voters to amend the rent control ordinance, voters must have a firm grasp on the current rent control ordinance. Ashley Keenan, in what shouldn’t be anything new to long-time Townsman readers, updates our guide to the ordinance for autumn. If you’ve ever wondered about our rent control – but been too afraid to ask – wait no longer.
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The Portland Townsman presents Policy Matters, a series of audio interviews with each of the mayoral candidates running this November, focused on their policies, platforms, and proposals. In this episode host Ashley Keenan interviews candidate Andrew Zarro, City Councilor.
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