Portland mayoral candidates' views on business
Fifteen people are running for the job of Portland's mayor. The candidates include business owners, marketing and public relations consultants, a teacher, a fire fighter, a taxi cab driver and a nonprofit director. Their political expertise runs the gamut, from political newbie to former state senator. Mainebiz asked each candidate three questions about how they would stimulate the city's economy. We'll feature their responses to the questions each week leading up to the Nov. 8 election.
Question 1: What is Portland's greatest economic asset and what do you intend to do with it?
Question 2: In what areas can Portland be strengthened to benefit businesses?
Question 3: What will you do to attract new companies here?
The candidates:
Michael Brennan: Policy Associate at the Muskie School of Public Service at University of Southern Maine
Peter Bryant: Retired merchant seaman and former U.S. Marine
Ralph Carmona: Retired public affairs executive, teacher and civic leader
Jill Duson: Retired attorney, former director of the Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
John Eder: Mental health services technician, student, organizer
Hamza Haadoow: Assistant sustainability and recycling manager at Goodwill Industries of Northern New England, independent consultant for Ethnic Business in New England
Jodie Lapchick: Strategic marketing consultant
David A. Marshall: Artist, gallery owner, landlord, city councilor
Nick Mavodones: Current mayor of Portland, operations manager for Casco Bay Lines
Markos Miller: Teacher, Deering High School
Jed Rathband: Principal and founder, Stone's Throw Consulting, Portland
Ethan Strimling: CEO, LearningWorks, Portland
Christopher Vail: Firefighter, Portland Fire Department
Candidates Charles Bragdon and Richard Dodge did not respond.
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