increase font size Maine Voices: With big issues on the table in Portland, Charter Commission vote will be critical On topics such as an elected mayor and police reform, we must choose people who will listen, learn, compromise and stay level-headed. By Reginald ParsonSpecial to the Press Herald Share As I and many other residents of Portland see Charter Commission campaign signs pop up, and as we read and hear local news reports quoting people who recommend the abolition of many things that relate to law enforcement, I cannot help but worry that because of the moment we are in, we are going to be making decisions that may not be easily undone with the result of one local election.