City Council At-Large
This race uses ranked-choice voting: rank the candidates in order of preference. How it works
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
Atiim B. Boykin is a Portland social worker and mental health clinician who moved to the city in 2018. His priorities are making housing affordable and keeping what makes Portland special as the city grows.
Nonpartisan
Joey Brunelle chairs Portland's new Civilian Police Review Board and has spoken often at City Council meetings for years. His priorities are housing, clean elections, renewable energy, and safer streets for people who walk and bike.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Nonpartisan
Kathleen M. Snyder, known as Kate, was Portland's mayor from 2019 to 2023 and served on the Portland school board from 2007 to 2013. Her priorities are homelessness and affordable housing.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, Social Programs and Welfare 2 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for,
Source: portlandmaine.gov