Marcques Houston

Our Active Transportation committee is leading a Sidewalk Survey! Join us on October 17th for an in depth walkabout highlighting transportation opportunities and issues. The group is meeting at the Woodfords Corner Farmers at 202 Woodford St at 5:30 pm!

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Apply for district's new Community Advisory Committee on Attendance Boundaries for PreK-8 Schools to help evaluate redrawing boundaries for some/all elem & middle schools for more equal enrollment & demographics & consider middle school model changes. tinyurl.com/PK-8Committee

I cannot overstate the gravity of the noble and history-making decision that President Biden just made. The feeling that I have right now is one of profound gratitude.

I am grateful that Joe Biden has been a friend, the most dedicated of public servants, and an extraordinary president.

I was grateful for the opportunity to work with President Biden on some of the most pressing issues facing this nation: passing the expanded child tax credit that significantly reduced child poverty, historic investments in infrastructure, from the Gateway tunnel to urban tree planting to make a healthier environment for all, and defending democratic ideals at home and abroad.

I am grateful that we have a president whose patriotism and love of country drove him to run and win against demagoguery in 2020, and who now, because of that same fierce love and devotion to his fellow Americans, has decided to be the bridge to a new generation of leaders.

A big thank you to Marcques Houston for supporting the campaign!

"Ben understands that education is an integral part of creating a healthy and thriving community. He has a deep understanding of how city business impacts our schools and our students. He has shown this in the work he does in his personal and professional life, and now on the School Board. Our city needs a voice like Ben’s to have bold and meaningful conversations to help us navigate the days ahead.” —Marcques Houston, former District 4 Charter Commissioner

Brief statement on yesterday’s election here in Portland.

Today’s the day. You’ve done the research and you’ve made a plan. Now it’s time to make sure your voice is heard. Our democracy depends on it.

There’s a lot on this year’s ballot and, with so much at stake, truly every vote matters. Please make sure that you vote. In high turnout elections, there’s always a potential for long lines at the polls, but stay in line. As long as you are in line at 8pm when the polls close, you have the right to vote. STAY IN LINE.

Don’t know your polling location? You can find it here:

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Why Uber and Hillary Clinton care about a minimum wage vote in Portland, Maine Progressive groups are trying to use Portland’s initiative as national test cases for pushing beyond simply raising the minimum wage.