Pathways to Progress

Pathways To Progress – Art Museum’s Controversial Demolition – Episode 22

Pathways To Progress – Art Museum’s Controversial Demolition – Episode 22

Join host Lisa Savage as Portland city councilors Roberta Rodriguez and Victoria Pelletier share their perspectives on a contentious vote regarding historic preservation at the museum. Delve into the complexities of balancing tradition and progress in this intense debate over Portland's cultural identity and future direction.

Pathways To Progress – Navigating Housing Solutions in Portland – Episode 21

Pathways To Progress – Navigating Housing Solutions in Portland – Episode 21

In this episode of Pathways to Progress, City Councillors Victoria Pelletier and April Fournier share their perspectives on addressing homelessness and housing insecurity in the community. With a focus on inclusivity and community representation, Councillor Fournier introduces the innovative "HOME Hope" program aimed at transitioning individuals from encampments to permanent housing solutions. Discover the collaborative efforts and challenges the Health and Human Services Committee faces as...

Pathways To Progress – Encampments and Elections in Portland – Episode 17

Pathways To Progress – Encampments and Elections in Portland – Episode 17

In this episode of Pathways to Progress, Lisa Savage hosts Portland City Councilors Victoria Pelletier and Roberta Rodriguez to discuss the encampments in Portland and what some counselors have been trying to do about that issue based on hearing from constituents and trying to solve the problems for everyone who lives in the city of Portland. They also talk about the election coming up and take you through the municipal ballot a little bit and the state ballot as well.

Pathways To Progress – Confronting Hate in Maine – Episode 16

In this episode of Pathways To Progress, Lisa Savage is joined by City Councilors Victoria Pelletier and Regina Phillips. The trio discusses the issues raised in the latest person-on-the-street interviews and shares their thoughts on them. They also talk about their week, which was eventful due to a Zoom bombing incident during their meeting. The councilors, who are people of color, share their personal experiences of dealing with the racist, homophobic, transphobic, and anti-Semitic comments...