Title

Feature article on the proposal to reinstate the elected mayor system in Portlan

Authors

Al Diamon

Source

Casco Bay Weekly

Date

9-18-1997

Pages

1, 8-13

Abstract

Feature article on the proposal to reinstate the elected mayor system in Portland. Portland City Councilor Tom Kane and the Portland Community Action, a liberal activist group, in 1995 called for the formation of a charter commission to consider creating an elected mayor. Citizens to Retain Responsible Government was formed to oppose the plan. Portland voters in November will decide whether to form a nine-member charter commission. Details.

Subjects

Mayors -- Portland, Portland -- Government, Referendums (Local)

Recommended Citation

Diamon, Al, "Feature article on the proposal to reinstate the elected mayor system in Portlan" (1997). Maine News Index – Casco Bay Weekly. 1901.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_cbw/1901

https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/cbw_1997/38/