Newcomer Callanan Challenges Leeman for Portland City Council Seat

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PORTLAND, Maine -- The race for the District 4 seat on the City Council pits a veteran incumbent with a reputation for getting things done against a political newcomer with a plan to spur greater neighborhood involvement.

The race between incumbent Cheryl Leeman and challenger Ezekiel "Zeke" Callanan is the only contested council race on the Nov. 8 Portland ballot, outside of the crowded, high-profile mayoral race, the winner of which will be a voting council member in addition to his or her other duties.

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Newcomer Callanan Challenges Leeman for Portland City Council Seat

District 5 incumbent John Coyne is running unopposed for re- election.

Callanan, who has written up a seven-page position paper listing his values and plans for office, said he hopes to encourage more neighborhood interaction by organizing ...

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