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Caveat Lector: Let the Reader Beware

2/23/2018

 
On Thursday morning (2/22), I was surprised to see the following information at the beginning of an article in the Portland Press Herald:

"Portland officials will hold discussions on whether to establish Maine's first safe-injection site for drug users. Councilor Belinda Ray said a council subcommittee will discuss the idea next week...."

I was surprised, because it's not true.

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Listening Sessions: R-6 Zoning

2/21/2018

 
​In December 2017, in response to the rapid pace of development and an increase in the rate and number of demolitions in the R-6 zone on Munjoy Hill, the City Council approved a six-month moratorium on demolitions in that area. That moratorium also included a 65-day prohibition on applications for new development in the R-6 zone on Munjoy Hill while planning staff crafted temporary regulations.

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My Appointment to the School Building Committee

2/10/2018

 
In January, I was appointed to serve on the school building committee that will oversee renovations to four Portland elementary schools: Lyseth, Longfellow, Presumpscot, and Reiche. These renovations are being funded by a $64 million bond that was passed by Portland voters in November of 2017.
 
Now, it’s no secret that I was opposed to the $64 million bond, and that has caused some people to wonder if I should serve on the building committee overseeing this work. To me, this is easy to reconcile. 

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