Nov 16, 2011 •
With the elections behind us, I want to thank everyone who voted! Portland voters came out in force and most liked Instant Run-off Voting. I also want to congratulate all of the candidates for office and the organizers behind ballot question campaigns for their hard work. Finally, congrats to Mayor-elect Michael Brennan. I look forward...
Nov 16, 2011 •
The Streamlining Task Force met today, November 8, 2011, to review more proposals from the Administration in order to reach its minimum target of $25 million.   To date, the Task Force has approved $25,133,232 of cuts. The Task Force will be reviewing proposals not yet voted upon from the Department of Corrections, the Attorney General’s...
Nov 15, 2011 •
Let’s work together on jobs without making the unemployed scapegoats and excluding nonprofits. For nearly three years, our country and state have struggled to climb out of a stagnant economy. Lawmakers across the country and in Maine have scrambled for the right solution. Even in our own state, Gov. LePage has told us that one...
Nov 2, 2011 •
This week, I’d like to give you a brief primer on the County bond, the Mayor’s race, and some of the other candidates that will be on the ballot next Tuesday. Milestones & Serenity House Update On October 14th, I received emails from the Executive Directors of both Serenity House and Milestones Foundation in Portland....
Oct 26, 2011 •
In my last email, I discussed the Barber Foods layoffs and the Rapid Response teams deployed by the Department of Labor. These teams work with recently laid off employees to find them new employment or get them into job training, as well as assist with applying for unemployment benefits and COBRA. Two Thursdays ago, I...
Oct 26, 2011 •
In my last email, I discussed the Barber Foods layoffs and the Rapid Response teams deployed by the Department of Labor. These teams work with recently laid off employees to find them new employment or get them into job training, as well as assist with applying for unemployment benefits and COBRA. Two Thursdays ago, I...
