Politics & Government

Podcast: South Portland's Groundbreaking Mayor And The Importance Of Local Government

Plus: a new report from a state commission on housing and zoning and the politicization of local school board races.

In this municipally-focused podcast episode, Esther, Cate, Ben and Mike discuss the inauguration of Deqa Dhalac in South Portland, a new report from a state commission on housing and zoning and the politicization of local school board races.

Plus: updates on paid family medical leave and Weird Al Yankovic.

Find out what's happening in Portlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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