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Kathleen Finn
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By Kathleen Finn| The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Verified In March, Peak Insights released a poll showing only 34% of Portland voters approve the work of the City Council – a drop of 17% since the last poll in 2022 – while 51% expressed disapproval. This highlights a governing body that has lost its way. Yet, like any living body, Portland City Council can be brought back into balance. It’s time to vote in pragmatic, thoughtful, non-ideological councilors who can work with Mayor Mark Dion to tackle the big-city problems that have beset our small town.
By Kathleen Finn| The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Verified Portland City Council is poised to vote on the 2025 city budget, and you could be on the hook for significant tax increases. Initially, double-digit numbers – as high as 17% – were floated. They have since come down to 4.91% on the city side and close to 7% for the School Board. Although it’s down to single digits, this is still high and nowhere near the historical and reasonable 3% tax increase that tracks loosely to inflation. There are numerous reasons that the tax bill is inflated.
By Kathleen Finn| The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Verified In March, Peak Insights released a poll showing only 34% of Portland voters approve the work of the City Council – a drop of 17% since the last poll in 2022 – while 51% expressed disapproval. This highlights a governing body that has lost its way. Yet, like any living body, Portland City Council can be brought back into balance. It’s time to vote in pragmatic, thoughtful, non-ideological councilors who can work with Mayor Mark Dion to tackle the big-city problems that have beset our small town.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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