Or rather, don't bring the noise, as many of my constituents have requested over the last two years. Whether we're talking about concerts on the Maine State Pier, nightlife in the Old Port, or tunes outside tasting rooms, I've heard a lot of concerns about noise in the city over the last two years. It's because of these concerns that I've been pushing for a rewrite of the City's code as it pertains to noise.

​The good news is that a rewrite is in process. The bad news is that it's more complicated than just tweaking a few decibel levels and calling it good. 

Since November 2017, the City Council's Health & Human Services and Public Safety (HHS &PS) Committee has been working its way though a proposed mandatory paid sick leave ordinance. For a little background, check out my April Paid Sick Leave Update.

​To find out where we are in the process now, read on.