What is Ilma López’s plan to make Portland more affordable?

Ilma’s affordability priorities include expanding housing opportunities, supporting responsible city budgets that recognize the burden of property taxes, and strengthening Portland’s local economy. Her goal is to help families, working people, and seniors afford to live and thrive in Portland.

What housing policies does Ilma López support in Portland, Maine?

Ilma supports housing policies that increase affordable and attainable options for families, working people, and seniors. She also believes housing decisions should respect the character of District 5 and neighborhoods across Portland.

How would Ilma address property-tax pressure in Portland?

Ilma supports responsible city budgeting that considers the financial pressure property taxes place on Portland homeowners and renters. She believes taxpayer dollars should be spent carefully and city decisions should reflect residents’ ability to afford living in Portland.

How does Ilma plan to support Portland small businesses?

Ilma supports policies that empower businesses, encourage entrepreneurship, and reduce unnecessary barriers. As a Portland small business owner, she understands that local businesses create jobs, build community, and help drive the city’s economy.

Will Ilma consider the character of District 5 neighborhoods when addressing housing?

Yes. Ilma supports increasing housing opportunities while respecting the character of neighborhoods in District 5 and throughout Portland. She believes housing growth and neighborhood livability should be considered together.

Ilma López's affordable Portland plan

AFFORDABILITY & OPPORTUNITY

A More Affordable Portland

Portland should be a place where families, working people, and seniors can afford to live and build a future. Ilma supports practical housing policies, responsible city budgets, and a strong local economy while respecting the character of District 5 and neighborhoods across Portland.

Portland should be a place where everyone, including families, working people, and seniors, can afford to live – and housing is key to achieving that goal. Here are my policy priorities:

Supporting housing policies that increase opportunities for families, working people, and seniors to find affordable places to live, while respecting the character of neighborhoods in District 5 and across the city.
Working to reduce the pressure on homeowners and renters by adopting responsible city budgets that minimize the heavy burden Portlanders shoulder with property taxes.
Adopting policies that support and empower Portland’s businesses, small and large, to continue being the city’s economic driver.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Ilma’s affordability priorities include expanding housing opportunities, supporting responsible city budgets that recognize the burden of property taxes, and strengthening Portland’s local economy. Her goal is to help families, working people, and seniors afford to live and thrive in Portland.
Ilma supports housing policies that increase affordable and attainable options for families, working people, and seniors. She also believes housing decisions should respect the character of District 5 and neighborhoods across Portland.
Ilma supports responsible city budgeting that considers the financial pressure property taxes place on Portland homeowners and renters. She believes taxpayer dollars should be spent carefully and city decisions should reflect residents’ ability to afford living in Portland.
Ilma supports policies that empower businesses, encourage entrepreneurship, and reduce unnecessary barriers. As a Portland small business owner, she understands that local businesses create jobs, build community, and help drive the city’s economy.
Yes. Ilma supports increasing housing opportunities while respecting the character of neighborhoods in District 5 and throughout Portland. She believes housing growth and neighborhood livability should be considered together.

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