Politics is an art, not a science. To create something of value takes guts, a good idea and people capable of opening their minds. And having a laugh on occasion.
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The Golden Rule: Don’t be the A**hole
Read MoreAt the age of 16 she walked from El Salvador to the United States, crossing the border after just two weeks on a diet of hot dogs and eggs. Now she has a green card, owns her own home, and dreams of owning her own business. A truly inspiring woman has a message for immigrants and the single moms out there.
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This week our host gives three reasons Cape Elizabeth voters should send a nonbinding housing referendum question to the ballot.
Plus, the State of Maine is about to join the Interstate Compact to Elect the President by National Vote. Why Now? Good question. Maybe because you want to re-elect Donald Trump.
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Rain or shine we will see you tomorrow at one of the world's most beautiful spots to grow families, plus what to expect from Councilor Susan Gillis in April in Cape Elizabeth.
Read MoreMaine's "Clean Election" financing for candidates comes wrapped with a giant bow made of red tape. Is it worth it to spend hundreds of hours chasing $5 contributions that require two signed receipts and several trips to town hall?
Plus, Cape Elizabeth's gossipy private Facebook page has members apoplectic. Why?
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You've heard of regulatory capture? The same thing is happening in small towns all over America in the housing market. Finance Bros showing up on boards and at meetings with a message to their neighbors. "Shucks, folks. The housing crisis is darn shame! I've run the numbers and what we actually need is a Wall Street-backed Section 8 housing project that will make my clients a lot of money," he says in his fleece vest and khakis.
"You're damn right!" chimes in the lobbyist for the bankers and real estate developers who make millions betting on the bleak housing market. "And anyone opposed is racist."
The latest podcast on Cape Elizabeth housing politics.
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It was a super Tuesday for the Dill for House District 123 campaign in beautiful coastal Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Our host finds herself in 3-way Democratic primary in a state that uses rank choice voting, semi-open primaries, and public financing of so-called "clean" candidates and scored big standing at the polls for the presidential primary doing the hard work of retail politics. Will it make a difference? Plus, mark your calendar for March 23rd! Another step on the journey to affordable housing at Gull Crest.
Read MorePolitical legend Harold Pachios, former Navy lieutenant, Associate White House Press Secretary under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and dedeicated public servant joins the show to weigh in on Donald Trump and Israel Gaza war, among other things.
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Coming soon on a ballot near you in Cape Elizabeth: Do you support the Town making available 22 acres of buildable land on Gull Crest for the purpose of creating a fabulous affordable housing development for kids and families?
Read More"We don't have to take the affordable housing medicine Wall Street is prescribing."
Read MoreHaving survived the Democratic Caucus, it’s off to the races! With three primary candidates, rank choice voting, a semi-open primary and public campaign financing in the mix anything could happen.
Read MoreWhy Independent Maine Senator Angus King is disappointed in Susan Collins for supporting a good woman to run as a Republican against him, Prayers for Nikki Haley in New Hampshire and why Affordable Housing for kids in Cape Elizabeth might just make it on the ballot in November.
Read MoreThe Mobile Home Replacement Initiative works so well the Maine State Housing Authority canceled it - plus a site walk in Cape Elizabeth on February 11, 2024. Building affordable housing is the topic of this podcast. Enough reports! Enough bleak housing. Make American homes beautiful again.
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