City Council District 4
This race uses ranked-choice voting: rank the candidates in order of preference. How it works
This seat represents District 4, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Anna Y. Bullett has been Portland's District 4 city councilor since 2023 and directs health and nutrition programs at The Opportunity Alliance. She chairs the council's health, human services and public safety committee and focuses on shelter and housing.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for, Environment and Public Health 2 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 1 against,
Nonpartisan
Jacob M. Viola spent a decade in Massachusetts state government, including the governor's office, putting public policies into practice. His priorities are basic city services like snowplowing, property taxes, schools, and fixing Portland's affordable housing rules.
Source: portlandmaine.gov