The governor points to several state laws and suggests dropping the ‘politically correct boondoggle,’ but his opinion is unlikely to influence city voters, Ethan Strimling says.
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Chamber, Portland mayor take simmering feud public
Tension over Mayor Ethan Strimling’s plan to make businesses offer earned paid sick time erupts into a war of words with a former key ally.
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Chamber CEO: Portland mayor’s divisive politics bode ill for businesses
His proposals for paid sick leave and over $1 million in fees would make the city less prosperous.
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Portland council may vote Wednesday not to hire local promoter who pleaded guilty to domestic assault
The city might instead hire national promoter Live Nation to handle its summer concert series, but that might not completely sever ties with Alex Gray’s Waterfront Concerts.
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Portland mayor parts with his hair as he makes good on Super Bowl bet: Watch the video
Mayor Ethan Strimling gets his head shaved and raises money for charity in the process.
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Portland mayor says he’ll keep promise to shave his head
Ethan Strimling, known for his thick, wavy hair lost a Super Bowl bet with the mayor of Portland, Pennsylvania.
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Bill Nemitz: Strimling as the victim? It just doesn’t play in Portland
Monday night’s attempt to heal a rift between the mayor and the city manager leaves everyone befuddled and nothing changed.
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LePage said Portland should face audit over aid for immigrants
In a second radio interview, the governor repeats his claim that the city has illegally used state money to assist immigrants who are seeking asylum.
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Idea to allow noncitizen immigrants to vote in Portland faces hurdles
It needs support from city residents and possibly state legislators, and a similar initiative failed locally in 2010, but Mayor Strimling hopes times have changed.