19:03:47 From Kim Sutton To All Panelists : Just started 19:05:51 From Kim Sutton : Helpful info: On the Charter and Charter commission: Portland Phoenix article: http://portlandphoenix.me/charter-commission-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-portlands-upcoming-election/ At large candidate info: Portand Press Herald Article: https://www.pressherald.com/2021/05/10/meet-the-at-large-candidates-for-portlands-charter-commission/ 19:06:00 From Hans Breaux : Good evening all! 19:06:39 From Kim Sutton : PATRICIA WASHBURN AGE: 56 EDUCATION: B.S. in journalism, M.S. in IT/cybersecurity OCCUPATION: Senior copywriter, Aetna. Previous work experience includes 14 years in Maine journalism. POLITICAL/CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Active volunteer with Democratic activities and campaigns since 2008 Disability Voters of Maine board member Co-founder and former board member of Progressive Portland WEBSITE: https://www.patforportland.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @patforportland Facebook: @patforportland POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Democrat 19:06:51 From Kim Sutton : IAN HOUSEAL AGE: 42 EDUCATION: Master of Regional Planning, Master of Architecture, Bachelor of Arts OCCUPATION: Director of Community Development, city of Sanford POLITICAL/CIVIC EXPERIENCE: 15 years working in municipal government POLITICAL AFFILIATION: none WEBSITE: None SOCIAL MEDIA: None POLITICAL AFFILIATION: None NASREEN SHEIKH-YOUSEF AGE: 30 EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, minor in Women Gender Studies OCCUPATION: Community organizer POLITICAL/CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Political Involvement WEBSITE: https://donorbox.org/nasreen4portland SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: @Nasreen4Portland Instagram: @Nasreen4Portland Twitter: @nasreenme POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Progressive Democrat 19:07:56 From Kim Sutton : WILLIAM BAILEY AGE: 52 EDUCATION: OCCUPATION: Machinist POLITICAL/CIVIC EXPERIENCE: WEBSITE: None SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: William Bailey for Charter Commission POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Republican 19:08:08 From Kim Sutton : CATHERINE BUXTON AGE: 31 EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, Vassar College OCCUPATION: Communications manager at Speak About It POLITICAL/CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Volunteered on local and state campaigns and ballot initiatives, including the successful campaign for Medicaid expansion in 2017. WEBSITE: www.catherineforcharter.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: @catherineforcharter Instagram: @catherineforcharter Twitter: @catforcharter POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Democrat 19:08:20 From Kim Sutton : MARPHEEN CHANN AGE: 29 EDUCATION: Law degree from Maine Law (not an attorney) OCCUPATION: Human and civil rights activist and educator at Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine POLITICAL/CIVIC EXPERIENCE: President, Cambodian Community Association of Maine Member, Maine Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Member, Planning Board for the city of Portland Board member, Equality Community Center in Portland WEBSITE: www.chann4charter.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: @chann4charter Instagram: @chann4charter Twitter: @marpheenchann POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Democrat 19:08:32 From Kim Sutton : LAWSON CONDREY AGE: 35 EDUCATION: B.A. in Government, St. Lawrence University OCCUPATION: Project manager POLITICAL/CIVIC EXPERIENCE: 2008 Obama campaign Volunteered for numerous campaigns since, both local, statewide and federal Volunteer with Portland Adult Education, 2016-present Member of city of Portland’s Community Development Block Grant Committee, 2019-present WEBSITE: www.condreyforportland.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: Condrey4Portland Instagram: Condrey4Portland POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Democrat 19:08:47 From Kim Sutton : STEVEN DIMILLO AGE: 60 EDUCATIONI: Graduate of Deering High School and PRVTC OCCUPATION: Restaurateur POLITICAL/CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Chairman, HospitalityMaine Past chairman, Maine Restaurant Association City Manager‘s Waterfront Working Group Volunteer fundraiser for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program WEBSITE: None SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: Dimillo for Charter Commission POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Republican 19:09:00 From Kim Sutton : ANTHONY EMERSON AGE: 26 EDUCATION: B.A. in English, University of Southern Maine OCCUPATION: Cashier POLITICAL/CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Candidate for Portland School Board, 2020 WEBSITE: anthonyforportland.org SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: Anthony Emerson for Portland Charter Commission Twitter: @AnthonyEmerso14 POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Democrat 19:09:53 From Kim Sutton : BENJAMIN GRANT AGE: 43 EDUCATION: Wesleyan University ’00; University of Maine School of Law ’08 OCCUPATION: Attorney; partner at McTeague Higbee POLITICAL/CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Portland Public Schools PPS Facilities Commission (member) Ocean Avenue Elementary PTO (past president); Portland Area Youth Soccer Association (board member) Chairman, Maine Democratic Party (2011-2014); co-chairman, Mills transition (2018); senior adviser, Mills for Governor (2018); counsel, Maine Speaker of the House (2017-2020); counsel, Golden for Congress (2017-2018, primary only); candidate, Maine House of Representatives (2020); executive director, Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (2003-2004); field staff, Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (2002); legislative aide, Senate President Bev Daggett (2002-2003); legislative aide, Senate President Beth Edmonds (2004-2005); counsel, Maine AFL-CIO (2008-present) 19:10:04 From Kim Sutton : WEBSITE: benjaminkgrant.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: @bengrantforchartercommission POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Democrat 19:10:55 From Kim Sutton : REQUESTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT An absentee ballot may be requested by using the online form at the City of Portland website https://www.portlandmaine.gov/325/Elections-Voting. You can also call the City Clerk's office at 207-874-8677 M-F, 9:00am to 4:30pm or by mailing, faxing, or emailing a completed June 8, 2021 absentee ballot application. Mail to the City Clerk's Office at 389 Congress Street, Portland ME 04101, fax to 207-874-8612, or email to elections@portlandmaine.gov. The last day to request ballots is Friday, June 4, 2021. Early in-person absentee voting is now available in the Merrill Auditorium Box Office lobby. You can visit them Mon - Fri, 9 AM to 4:30 PM. On Thursday, June 3 only, the Clerk's Office will stay open until 7:00 PM. 19:11:20 From Kim Sutton : Also, the Portland Public Library/League of Women Voters panel discussion: Portland Charter Commission Panel Discussion: A Look Back at Lessons Learned WHEN: Tuesday, May 25 6PM - 7PM WHERE: Via Zoom For more information: https://www.portlandlibrary.com/events/portland-charter-commission-panel-discussion-a-look-back-at-lessons-learned To join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85042145381?pwd=QzN3N0J1U1B4VkF5YzNkR1RUVDdsZz09 Passcode: 175273 By one tap mobile :19292056099 | By telephone dial: 1 929 205 6099 19:16:39 From Catherine Buxton (she/her) To All Panelists : Kim/Sarah, would you like us to email you statements so someone can manually caption if needed? 19:17:23 From Sarah Michniewicz To All Panelists : Yes, thank you! Please email them to bnaportland@gmail.com 19:17:23 From Kim Sutton To All Panelists : My email is Kim@harilo.com 19:22:29 From Catherine Buxton (she/her) : Can strongly recommend Pats book! :) 19:24:42 From Emma Holder : I’m curious as to what happened to Zack B? 19:25:02 From Sarah Michniewicz To All Panelists : Zack is district 3 19:25:58 From K Snyder : Zack is D3 not At-Large 19:27:00 From Gordon Thomson To All Panelists : May I suggest that for answers to the next question, you consider starting at the end of the alphabet and move toward A 19:27:12 From Emma Holder : Thank you Karen :) duh. 19:29:39 From Glen To All Panelists : why are dimillo, bailey, and houseal not here? would really like to hear from everyone, as I believe this is the last at-large forum before the election. I appreciate those who did prioritize this event! 19:30:15 From Kim Sutton To Glen and All Panelists : Hi Glen, 19:30:41 From Kim Sutton To Glen and All Panelists : dimillo, bailey, and houseal said they could not make it tonight, we did invite them 19:31:16 From Sarah Michniewicz To All Panelists : They were very sorry they could not be here! 19:36:17 From John R Rancourt To All Panelists : So the current Portland charter sucks, and Portland is the greatest city in the world. Gotcha. 19:37:28 From Catherine Buxton (she/her) : Happy to not always go first! Share the power. :) 19:41:56 From Hans Breaux : Definitely going to read Pat’s book. :) 19:52:20 From Christopher Moore : +++++ to neighborhood assemblies! 19:58:16 From Emma Holder : It seems like all candidates here have similar vision, complementary skills and collaborative spirits. I hope that whoever is elected, they listen to those who were not elected, and those who were not elected continue to offer support and information to those who are. Portland needs ALL of you! 19:58:31 From Kate Sykes : I move to elect Pat Washburn Chair of the Charter Commission right here and now. Can I get a second? 19:58:57 From Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef (She/Her) To All Panelists : Thanks Emma! 20:00:13 From Pat Washburn To All Panelists : Thanks Kate :) 20:00:27 From Pat Washburn : Thanks Kate! <3 20:01:34 From Hans Breaux : She had me at cats! 20:04:41 From Cowan-Pancook To All Panelists : Very impressed by all of the candidates, so much knowledge, enthusiasm and creativity in this group. Thank you all! 20:11:48 From Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef (She/Her) To All Panelists : Thanks Anthony! 20:12:29 From Anthony Emerson (he/him) To All Panelists : ❤️❤️❤️ Nasreen 20:16:50 From Kate Sykes : No half steps +++ 20:20:27 From Anthony Emerson (he/him) To All Panelists : We love you Nasreen and I can’t wait until you’re on this commission! 20:20:31 From Glen : <3 <3 <3 20:20:39 From Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef (She/Her) To All Panelists : Thanks! 20:22:02 From Sarah Michniewicz : Thank you all so much for attending! The election for Charter Commission will be held Tuesday, June 8. You can vote in person, or request an absentee ballot. REQUESTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT An absentee ballot may be requested by using the online form on the City of Portland website https://www.portlandmaine.gov/325/Elections-Voting. You can also call the City Clerk's office at 207-874-8677 M-F, 9:00am to 4:30pm or by mailing, faxing, or emailing a completed June 8, 2021 absentee ballot application. Mail to the City Clerk's Office at 389 Congress Street, Portland ME 04101, fax to 207-874-8612, or email to elections@portlandmaine.gov. The last day to request ballots is Friday, June 4, 2021. Early in-person absentee voting is now available in the Merrill Auditorium Box Office lobby. You can visit them Mon - Fri, 9 AM to 4:30 PM. On Thursday, June 3 only, the Clerk's Office will stay open until 7:00 PM. 20:22:53 From Markos Miller To All Panelists : Thank you all for sponsoring the forum and for running for Charter Commission. 20:23:00 From Pat Washburn : patforportland.com 20:23:02 From Anthony Emerson (he/him) : Thank you everyone. This was a lot of fun. I ask for your vote on June 8 to give workers a seat at the table. 20:23:07 From Emma Holder : Can you make the text of the chat available? 20:23:10 From Anthony Emerson (he/him) : anthonyforportland.org 20:23:23 From Catherine Buxton (she/her) : catherineforcharter.com 20:23:28 From Anthony Emerson (he/him) : @anthonyemerso14 on Twitter, @anthony4charter on Instagram 20:23:33 From Cynthia A. Grier To All Panelists : The link does not work. 20:23:48 From Pat Washburn : https://patforportland.com 20:23:57 From Hans Breaux : Thanks for everyone being here! 20:24:08 From Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef (She/Her) To All Panelists : Nasreen4portland.com 20:24:10 From Emma Holder : Thanks to all the candidates for you energy, time and passion to make our city a better place. YOU ROCK :) 20:24:31 From Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef (She/Her) To All Panelists : Thank you everyone! 20:24:41 From Olivia : Check out @portlandcharter on Instagram and @PortlandCharterInfo on facebook! Lots of info about the campaigns and charter history