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The Peaks Island Council was established by the City Council of
Portland, Maine on July 17, 2007. In the words of the City Council resolution: Whereas, the city is composed of many distinct neighborhoods and several offshore island communities that require appropriate and effective mechanisms to bring their local issues to the attention of the city council for review and action; and Whereas, the city’s island communities face issues that differ from those of its mainland neighborhoods; and Whereas, Peaks Island is the largest of the city’s islands and has substantially more year round residents than the other city islands; and Whereas, Peaks Island’s distinctive issues and its relatively large population have led to the need for an elected body of representatives that will work closely with the city council to address island issues; and Whereas, the city wishes to assist the residents of Peaks Island in setting up a structure which will provide a stronger voice on island issues and in city affairs for its residents; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE IN CITY COUNCIL ASSEMBLED AS FOLLOWS: That Article IV, Chapter 9 of the Portland City Code is hereby enacted. |
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