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Don’t Get Towed this Winter (12/5/2011)
Sign up at Portland’s website, become a fan on Facebook, or a follower on Twitter to get notices about city parking bans.
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Traffic Advisory - Intersection of Allen Avenue and Washington Avenue 2/8 (2/7/2012)
Between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM, excavation work will be underway at the intersection of Allen Avenue and Washington Avenue.
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City Hall Goes Red for Women (2/3/2012)
In recognition of American Heart Month and to raise awareness of heart disease, City Hall will be illuminated red for February.
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Traffic Advisory - Munjoy Street 2/2 (2/2/2012)
This morning, a sewer line collapsed in Munjoy Street between Moody Street and Wilson Street. This section of the street will be closed to all traffic until the repairs are complete.
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City Manager Selects Sauschuck to Lead Portland Police Department (1/31/2012)
Michael Sauschuck will serve as the city’s nineteenth Police Chief.
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City to Hit the Streets to Count Homeless (1/25/2012)
Point-in-time survey to be conducted at emergency shelters and in the community.
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Meeting to Discuss Future of the Capisic Pond Park (1/23/2012)
Public invited to discuss next steps for popular park, pond and wetland.
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Public Invited to Grand Opening of Portland Recovery Community Center (1/20/2012)
Open House January 23rd, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 468 Forest Avenue.
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Wipeout Wednesdays Starts February 8th (1/20/2012)
City and Ski Maine kick-off Wednesday activities for kids to pursue winter sports February 8, and 15.
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New Snow Makes for Ideal Outdoor Conditions (1/20/2012)
Cross-country skiing, ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing and snowboarding opportunities throughout the city.
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Fire Chief LaMontagne Announces Plans to Retire from City Service (1/19/2012)
After nearly three decades as city firefighter and ten years as Chief, LaMontagne to end distinguished career
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City’s Homeless Struggle to Keep Warm (1/5/2012)
Cold temperatures add hardship to city’s vulnerable populations.
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Time to Lace Up Those Skates (1/4/2012)
Cool temperatures make for ideal skating conditions at Portland’s outdoor rinks.
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Don’t Wait in the Snow, Adopt-A-Stop (12/9/2011)
Local program needs volunteers to help clear neighborhood bus stops of snow and ice.
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City Council Goes Live (12/9/2011)
Council meetings now available online.
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Economic Development Vision in Sight (12/8/2011)
City launches grant program to help implement economic development plan.
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Neighborhood Byway Pilot Project Becoming a Reality (11/16/2011)
City making progress on creation of a neighborhood byway in Deering Center.
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City Announces New Parking Program for Island Residents (8/6/2010)
Starting September 1, 2010, the program will provide a $20 per month subsidy for year-round City of Portland island residents applicable at the Ocean Gateway Parking Garage.
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Looking for Parking in the Vicinity of Casco Bay Lines? (5/10/2010)
Please click
here for a list and map of the businesses that provide parking within the vicinity of Casco Bay Lines. This information also includes places that offer monthly parking rates as well. For more information, please call our Parking Control Office, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 874-8443.
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The
council-manager form of local government combines the strong political
leadership of elected officials in the form of a council with the strong
managerial experience of an appointed local government manager.
The
City Manager’s position along with the City Clerk and City Attorney, are
appointed by the City Council. The City Manager appoints and manages all other
City department heads.
The
City Manager is part of the Executive Department and is the chief administrative
officer of the City. The manager’s primary responsibilities include providing
and maintaining the essential City services through the efficient and effective
management and operation of the City under the direction of the Mayor and City
Council. The City Manager executes the policy direction set by the Mayor and
City Council through the management of 13 City departments and approximately
1400 employees.
In
addition, the manager assumes responsibility for:
- Preparing and administering the annual budget;
- Directing day-to-day operations;
- Hiring, supervising, evaluating and disciplining
personnel under his/her authority;
- Developing and administering City policies and
procedures;
- Recommending policies or programs to the City
Council;
- Attending Council meetings;
- Ensures citizen complaints are handled in a timely
and professional manner;
- Represents the City and serves as a liaison of a variety of
boards, organizations, committees and commissions;
