“I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I do.” — Cynthia Dill
The work continues in Cape Elizabeth tackling the housing problem. What are the prospects of action? Tim Thompson, Vice Chair of the Housing Diversity Study Committee joins the podcast for an update on the process and the progress. What’s the road block?
Read MoreExciting developments for anyone following the housing issue in Cape Elizabeth, Maine - a seaside village of 9300 residents just south of foodie-artsy Portland. At a housing committee meeting last night the embattled town planner conceded there is likely 10 acres of buildable land that "we the People" own AND the code enforcement officer says 10 acres is all we need to build Multiplex Housing AND the new state law, LD 2003, says if we make Community Housing an "affordable housing development" we get a bonus density. BINGO! It looks like we could have ourselves some affordable housing, Captain.
Read MoreThe road to affordable housing in Maine communities is paved with good intentions and the potholes tricky to navigate. Should you need a lawyer to buy a new mobile home in America? This week's podcast pits a true story of need against the politics of a small town.
Read MoreAfter a bout of self-imposed radio silence Cynthia has an updated message about affordable housing in Maine and Cape Elizabeth. Mobile Home Micro Loans and Community Housing can help us get there.
Read MoreThe final debate between Janet Mills and Paul LePage took place in Portland, Maine tonight but Donald Trump managed to get himself involved. Do we want chaos?
Read MoreNick Murray from the Maine Policy Institute joins the podcast tonight after Democratic Governor Janet Mills and former Republican Governor Paul LePage took the stage in Portland for an hour long debate with moderators Greg Lagerquist from CBS Channel 13 and Mike Shepherd from the Bangor Daily News. Who won? Tune in!
Read MoreThe first debate between candidates running for Maine Governor took place in Lewiston on October 4, 2022. and this podcast was recorded immediately after the event featuring incumbent Governor Janet Mills, former Governor Paul LePage and Sam Hunkler, an unenrolled candidate. Nick Murray, Policy Director of the Maine Policy Institute, joined the podcast for critique and analysis. Did LePage move the needle? Is Hunkler a spoiler? Tune in.
Read MoreMaine’s 47th and 49th Secretary of State Matt Dunlap Jumps in the Discussion about Maine Politics. His auditing journey, the 2022 election and the “rank” stank in rank choice voting.
Read MoreIt took 14 months and cost $120,000 for the approval process of his micro-lumber yard and hardware store in Cape Elizabeth, despite having a pre-existing building and pre-approved site plan. The problem? An entrenched bureaucrat Friedland says is beyond reproach. To create the change the community wants, “we need a new Town Planner” he says.
Read MoreA letter from a local businessman published in the Cape Courier called for a new Town Planner. This week’s podcast points to three examples of the entrenched bureaucrat putting her heavy finger on the scale. Is it woke-ness, a power grab, ineptitude or all three? You be the judge.
Read MoreIt’s a big day for Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney - in a tough primary while leading the rebel alliance fighting the galactic empire of Donald Trump.
How can she win? The oldest trick in the book.
Read MoreThe short story is a column submitted to the Portland Press Herald was accepted for publication, then rejected, then published anyway but without my name on it. What’s a girl to do?
Read MorePlan B may be dead but Community Housing lives on. Don't miss the final episode of the premier season on affordable housing done right in one of Maine's prettiest coastal towns.
Read MoreCommunity Housing is locally sourced affordable housing built to last.
Read MoreYou know the Wall Street banker who created the website with “facts” about Plan B? He’s got it all wrong.
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