Stay Connected For the Love of Portland. Former schoolboard chair Kate Snyder is running to serve as mayor of Portland, Maine. Portland is many things to many people. The best restaurant city! The best place to live! And so much more. We are moving rapidly between what was, what is, and what will be. As …

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  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 1:12 AM

I don't think we should leave people out in the cold. With ~170 shelter beds coming online this month, people have someplace to go.

Portland has more emergency shelter coming online this month so that people in tents have someplace to go. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) November 19, 2023 Dear Portlanders, We have a public health and public safety emerge…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
November 10, 2023 at 10:11 PM

Shelter Beds. Not Tents.

We Need More Shelter Beds, and there's a plan to get them! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) November 10, 2023 Dear Portlanders, There is a City Council vote this Monday November 13th to increase the number of municipal emerg…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
November 7, 2023 at 12:57 AM

Portland, Vote Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, Tuesday November 7th, is Election Day. All polls open 7am-8pm. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Monday, November 6, 2023 Dear Portland Voters, Please VOTE tomorrow - Tuesday, November 7th! Not sure where to cast y…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 11:58 PM

Lewiston, We are with you.

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Thursday, October 26, 2023 Dear Neighbors, Last night a horrid tragedy occurred in Lewiston, and like you all, I am devastated. As Governor Mills said during her press conference today, "Th…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 11:59 AM

Mayor Zoom Today_Tuesday 10/24 at 4pm

Please join me today at 4pm via Zoom - come one, come all - no agenda discussion View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Dear Portlanders, Please join me today for a Mayor Zoom meeting at 4:00pm. It's my…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 3:47 PM

How I'm Voting in the Mayoral Election

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Portlanders, Portland's Rank Choice Voting system gives us the option of ranking candidates in order of choice. This is a great opportunity to think about multiple candidates, and show suppo…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 15, 2023 at 6:24 PM

City Council to take up Reconsideration of Order to add 50 emergency shelter beds_Tomorrow

On October 16th, the Council narrowly rejected an option to add 50 emergency shelter beds. Tomorrow, we are being asked to reconsider that decision. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) October 15, 2023 Dear Portlanders, Tomor…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 5:50 PM

Concerns about Hazard Pay_Clarification re: Order 37 and possible impacts to Hazard Pay provision of the Minimum Wage Ordinance

Order 37 would establish a State of Emergency limited to the site of its Homeless Services Center at the site of 654 Riverside Street View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Monday. October 2, 2023 Dear All, I'm adding to the ema…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Today_Council to Consider Adding 50 Municipal Emergency Shelter Beds

Should the Council implement a limited, temporary State of Emergency to increase the number of Municipally Operated + Staffed Emergency Shelter Beds? View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Monday. October 2, 2023 Dear All, Later…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Next Week: Encampment Workshop_Mayor Zoom

Next Tuesday: 12:30 Mayor Zoom, 5:00pm Encampment Workshop View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Dear Portlanders, Next Tuesday, 9/26 at 5pm, the City Council will continue to discuss the issue(s) …
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 8:12 PM

Monthly Mayor Zoom, Senior Tax Stabilization, Local Campaign Season

Join me this Wednesday at 4pm for my Monthly Mayor Zoom View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) July 24, 2023 Dear Portlanders, Sharing a few things below: 1) Mayor Zoom Info, 2) Senior Tax Stabilization Info, 3) It's getting to …
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
July 19, 2023 at 11:21 PM

Housing Opportunity_Project HOME

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) July 19, 2023 Dear Portlanders, I'm not great at catchy emails. I don't lure you in with provocative subject lines. (Someone once told me that I think (and talk) in paragraphs. It's true.) …
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
July 16, 2023 at 11:06 PM

Tomorrow's Council Meetings_Starting at 4pm

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) July 16, 2023 Dear Portlanders, This is a lengthy email because I want to provide as much information as possible before tomorrow's back to back City Council meetings. Both agendas are linked …
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 12:32 AM

Mayor Zoom_This Thursday at 4:00pm

Come one come all, no agenda. Questions, thoughts, ideas.... View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) June 20, 2023 Dear Portlanders, This Thursday at 4:00pm I'll host my monthly Mayor Zoom Meeting - an online, come one come all, …
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 12:16 AM

This Friday: Community Meet & Greet with City Manager Finalist Candidates + FY24 Budget Updates

Please come to City Hall Friday evening at 6pm to Meet Finalist City Manager Candidates! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) April 12, 2023 Dear Portlanders, Finalist Interviews for Portland's City Manager position are upon u…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 4:53 PM

Updates_City Manager Search, Annual Budget Timeline, No Room for Hate Here

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) April 6, 2023 Dear Portlanders, There are some changes to the Municipal Annual Budget Timeline: * Tonight - 4/6 - Joint Finance Committee Meeting (City & Schools) Agenda and Zoom Link here ([…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 1:25 AM

Checking In_March 2023

Homeless Service Center, City Manager Search, FY24 Budget, and more.... View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) March 21, 2023 Dear Portlanders, It's been a while since I've written and I'm sorry about that. More to come over the…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 1:15 PM

City Manager Search_Community Survey, Etc!

The search for a City Manager is underway_please take some time to fill out the community survey! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) January 26, 2023 (Thursday) Fellow Portlanders, The process to hire a new City Manager is u…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Canceled_Today's Mayor Zoom (1/25/23)

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) January 25, 2023 (Wednesday) Dear All, I'm sorry to announce that I have to cancel today's Mayor Zoom so that I can be available to offer testimony at a Legislative Committee Hearing which sta…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
January 12, 2023 at 7:38 PM

Correction! Next Council Meeting is January 18th (not the 28th!)

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Hi again.... Quick correction to earlier email! Our next Council Meeting is next Wednesday, January 18th at 5:00pm. (Not the 28th as previously written...) Agenda and log in info will be he…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
January 12, 2023 at 5:11 PM

I've scheduled Mayor Zoom Meetings: January through May. Please join me!

Each month I host a No-Agenda, Come One & All Zoom Meeting to talk about whatever is on your mind.  View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) January 12, 2023 Hello! Just a couple quick things to share... I've scheduled Mayor Z…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
January 5, 2023 at 2:55 PM

Please consider serving on a City of Portland Board or Committee!

Looking to get involved? The City of Portland needs volunteers to get engaged and help chart our city's path forward.  View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) January 5, 2023 Happy New Year! In the event one of your 2023 resoluti…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
December 18, 2022 at 4:26 PM

Tomorrow's Council Meeting and December Mayor Zoom_Tuesday at 12:30pm

Tomorrow's Council Meeting at 5pm includes the State of the Schools Address - and join me for my monthly Mayor Zoom this Tuesday, 12/20 at 12:30pm View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) December 18, 2022 Dear All, Two things in …
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 2:51 PM

Proposed Concert in Payson Park_Mayor Zoom Tonight at 7pm

The City Council will consider a Festival Application on Monday, 11/21. The application proposes a multi-day concert in Payson Park in July, 2023.  View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) November 16, 2022 Dear Portlanders, Next…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
November 14, 2022 at 7:45 PM

71%. Proposed Concert. Food Trucks. And More.

Portland had a 71% voter turnout. A total of 33,993 registered voters voted last Tuesday. 14,017 voters voted absentee and 19,976 voted in-person.  View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) November 14, 2022 (Monday - Council Meeting at …
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 1:28 AM

This Thursday is the last day for Early, In Person Voting at City Hall

You can vote early, in person, at City Hall until 7:00pm Thursday, November 3rd View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) November 1, 2022 (Tuesday evening) Dear Portlanders, Have you made your plan to vote? This Thursday is the…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 24, 2022 at 5:36 PM

Fourteen Percent

In June 2021, Fourteen Percent of Registered Voters in Portland Voted. We can do better! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) October 24, 2022 Dear Portland Voters, In June 2021, Fourteen Percent (14%) of Registered Portland V…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 1:06 PM

I'm voting No on Question 2

The sweeping changes to our city's government structure go too far... View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) October 19, 2022 Dear Portlanders, I'll be voting No onCharter Commission Question 2, ([link removed]) which creates a …
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 17, 2022 at 3:37 PM

Please Join Me for the State of the City Address TODAY at 5pm (In Person and Zoom)

In Person, or on Zoom - Please join me at 5pm. And if you can't - the recording will be made available.  View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Monday, October 17, 2022 Dear Portlanders, I'll deliver the annual State of the Cit…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 5:37 PM

State of the City Address_Monday at 5pm (In Person and Zoom)

Portland's Charter requires that the Mayor give an annual State of the City address - This will happen on Monday, 10/17 at 5:00pm. Please join me! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Thursday, October 12, 2022 Dear Portlanders, …
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 5:55 PM

I Welcome Differing Views on Question 2 (Governance Changes) - Tonight at 7pm - on Zoom

Please join me this evening from 7-8pm to hear from Michael Kebede & Jim Cohen View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Thursday - October 6, 2022 Dear Portland Voters, Placing a reminder top-of-inbox in hopes you'll join me this …
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 1:27 PM

More info re: Question 2 - the Charter Commission's Proposed Changes to City Governance

I got some requests for more info re: Q2. Here you go! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) October 2, 2022 (v2!) Dear All, My email sent Sunday evening referenced this Thursday's Mayor Zoom (10/6 at 7pm) which will feature tw…
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 12:22 AM

Question 2_ Opposing Views_Mayor Zoom

On Thursday, Oct. 6th at 7:00 I will host Michael Kebede and Jim Cohen to talk about Question 2 on November's Ballot.  View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) October 2, 2022 Hello Voters, This Thursday at 7:00pm I will welcome …
  Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
September 26, 2022 at 12:46 PM

Fiscal Impacts_aka What will it cost?

Information regarding the implementation of proposed changes have been provided_I hope this information is helpful. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) September 26, 2022 Dear Portlanders, At last week's City Council meeting,…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 5:08 PM

November Ballot, and Sharing My Starting Point

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) September 12, 2022 (Monday) Dear Friends, With Labor Day behind us, and Election Day (November 8th) just around the corner, I wanted to reach out to share some information, and to let you know…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 4:51 PM

Mayor Zoom Monday at 3pm_Apply to Serve on Boards & Commissions!

Please join me Monday at 3pm to talk about anything on your mind - and also please consider applying to serve on a CoP Board or Commission! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) August 19, 2022 Hello Portlanders! Just a quick e…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 9:05 PM

Mid-July_Checking In

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) June 13, 2022 Dear Portlanders, Some updates and information mid-July. Hope to see you at my next monthly Mayor Zoom on the 27th at 4pm. First off - there's been some confusion about campin…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 5:47 PM

Almost July 2022_Hotel Shelter, Safe In Maine Fund, Nomination Papers

As always, there's a lot going on in Portland. This email talks about just a few... View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) June 29, 2022 Dear Portlanders, Today there's some good local news to share. "Two South Portland hotel…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 10:38 AM

Mayor Zoom_Tomorrow, June 29th at 4pm

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) June 28, 2022 Hello! Upcoming Council Meetings: July 11th + August 15th - First Meetings Starting at 4pm Summer meetings typically get combined into one meeting date per month in July and Au…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 9:25 PM

May Monthly Mayor Zoom_Tomorrow at Noon!

Please join me tomorrow, Wednesday, May 25th at Noon (on Zoom).  View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) May 24, 2022 Dear All, Please forgive the short by-way-of-email notice - but this month's Zoom will be tomorrow at Noon! …
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 10:19 PM

Public Bathrooms in Portland_Forum to Discuss Locations to be held May 4th at 5:30pm

Please attend a public forum on 3 proposed new public restrooms in downtown Portland. The forum will be on Zoom on Tuesday, May 4 at 5:30PM. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) April 27, 2022 Dear All, First - to all who join…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 2:36 PM

Correction: April Mayor Zoom will be this coming Wednesday, 4/27, at 4pm

Please excuse my error in the recent April_Checking In Email! April Zoom will be Wednesday, 4/27 at 4pm.  View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) April 22, 2022 Dear All, My last email had conflicting info re: my upcoming Mayor …
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
April 19, 2022 at 7:19 PM

April 2022_ Checking In

FY23 Budgets: City + Schools, Emergency Shelter Needs, Next Council Meetings: Mondays: April 25th, May 2nd, May 16th. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) View this email in your browser ([link removed]) April 19, 2022 Dear Portlanders, I hope this email finds you well as we…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
March 23, 2022 at 11:57 AM

March 2022_City Council News

Back in Chambers...FY23 Capital Improvement Program...FY23 Budget Process Begins. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) March 23, 2022 Dear Portlanders, We're back in Chambers! Monday's City Council Meeting was a Hybrid meeting - allowing people to attend in person, or via Zo…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Council Meeting Monday 2/7_Masking Requirement, Flavored Tobacco, First Read Hazard Pay Proposal

In addition to the Subject Line: Portland provides Emergency Shelter for ~1,200 per night. Housing Development Press Coverage. June Special Election. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) February 2, 2022 Dear Portlanders, Our next City Council Meeting is on Monday, February 7…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
January 17, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Checking In. Mid January 2022.

Monthly Mayor Zoom: This Thursday, Jan. 20th at 5pm View this email in your browser ([link removed]) January 17, 2022 Dear Portlanders, I'm sending this today as we celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I have included the City Council Proclamation honoring Dr. King, from our J…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Checking In. Early January 2022.

Mask Requirement In Effect_end to the local State of Emergency View this email in your browser ([link removed]) January 6, 2022 Dear Portlanders, I have a feeling I'll be emailing a little more frequently as we make our way through 2022. There's so much going on - and I want to use email…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
December 22, 2021 at 12:43 PM

State of Emergency, Mask Mandate - Council Vote on 1/3

On 1/3 the City Council will consider instituting a Mask Mandate, and whether to continue use of State of Emergency for Remote Meetings View this email in your browser ([link removed]) December 22, 2021 Dear Portlanders, On Monday evening, the City Council decided (6-3) to postpone an ac…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
December 17, 2021 at 5:09 PM

Booster and Vaccine Clinics. Walks Ins and Appointments.

Vaccination and Boosters help safeguard our community from Covid-19 which is overwhelming our healthcare system.  View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear All, Vaccines and Boosters are critical to help keep the community safe, and to alleviate the incredible pressure on the he…
  Mayor Kate Snyder, Portland, Maine · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Checking In. December 2021.

This month's Zoom will be 12/21 at 3pm. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) December 15, 2021 Hello Portlanders, This will be a briefer-than-usual email as the days are extra busy right now! (And as always, please feel free to forward this email - and to anyone who would lik…