WGAN (Portland, Maine)
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder will not be seeking re-election in 2023.
Snyder informed the Portland City Council of her decision on Monday.
The decision came as a result of changes proposed by the Portland Charter Commission which would alter the power structure in city government.
If approved, a new executive mayor position would be established. That person would have the ability to veto ordinances and nominate department heads but wouldn’t be a member of the city council.
Voters will have the final say on the proposals in November.
Listen to Portland Mayor Kate Snyder on WGAN Morning News, Tuesday morning
Snyder said her opposition to the proposal is not out of self-interest. She says she wants to take a step back to allow voters to understand the proposed changes and how her plans fit in with the changes.
