Yet, I was blessed by the voters of Portland with an incredibly gratifying victory in the City Council race… I picked up enough votes in the final round and came out ahead of Jess Falero by about 54-45. For a first-time candidate, Jess gave us all a run for our money!

Ben Grant, candidate for Portland City Council At-Large, sits down with Jackie and Brandi Fournier to talk about Portland, the Maine State Nurses Association, and public health.

MSNA represents 4,000 nurses and caregivers from Portland to Fort Kent.

Ben Grant, candidate for Portland City Council At-Large, sits down with Jerry Conley, Jr., for a conversation on Portland and his career as a public servant and attorney.

Candidate for Portland City Council At-Large sits down with At-Large School Board Member Usira Ali to discuss education, quality of life, and New Mainers.

In the first episode, Ben Grant and friend Becca dive into Ben's background, his New England roots, career as a labor lawyer and in state politics, and the values he brings to the table as a candidate for City Council At-Large.

The overall impact is to increase the overall budget, but no impact on the related tax rate (holding at 6.85% for schools…or about ½ of that figure to the overall increase).

I am also embarking on another campaign - this time for at-large City Council. Our CIty deserves a politics that leads to progress, and I think I am well positioned to put a strong hand on that wheel.