Title

"Cover Story" piece on Portland's Republican mayor Cheryl Leeman, 53, who starte

Authors

Al Diamon

Source

Casco Bay Weekly

Date

3-29-2001

Pages

12-15, 1

Abstract

"Cover Story" piece on Portland's Republican mayor Cheryl Leeman, 53, who started her political career two decades ago as a disgruntled neighborhood activist. With an analysis of Leeman's political career and special focus on her response to a citizens' initiative and May 1 referendum that would give the public more control over the development process. Also with focus on how Leeman balances her Republican philosophy with public perception in a city controlled by Democratic voters, who hold the majority.

Subjects

Mayors -- Portland, Referendums (Local), Cheryl A Leeman

Recommended Citation

Diamon, Al, ""Cover Story" piece on Portland's Republican mayor Cheryl Leeman, 53, who starte" (2001). Maine News Index – Casco Bay Weekly. 3982.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_cbw/3982

https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/cbw_2001/13/