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Ben Grant Announces City Council At-Large Run

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About Ben

Ben is a father of two girls in the Portland Public Schools, and a long-time resident of the Oakdale neighborhood. He is married to Cate Gaynor, an FNP at Greater Portland Health. Ben is a labor lawyer by trade, and has worked for many years representing unions and working people all across Maine. He is a past President of the Ocean Avenue Elementary School PTO and a former Board member of PAYSA. He served on the District’s Enrollment and Facilities Commission in 2019, and is currently an at-large member of the Portland School Board.

Ben is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Maine School of Law.

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Grant for Portland Podcast, Ep. 1: Meet Ben Grant
Grant for Portland Podcast, Ep. 1: Meet Ben Grant

In the first episode, Ben Grant and friend Becca dive into Ben's background, his New England roots, career as a labor lawyer and in state politics, and the values he brings to the table as a candidate for City Council At-Large.

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Portland School Budget Update (04/03/2024)
Portland School Budget Update (04/03/2024)

The overall impact is to increase the overall budget, but no impact on the related tax rate (holding at 6.85% for schools…or about ½ of that figure to the overall increase).

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An Update from Ben on School Budget and City Council Run
An Update from Ben on School Budget and City Council Run

I am also embarking on another campaign - this time for at-large City Council. Our CIty deserves a politics that leads to progress, and I think I am well positioned to put a strong hand on that wheel.

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