Jim Cohen Comments on Toxic Local Politics
On Monday, October 11, 2021, The Portland Press Herald released “Toxic Politics Taking Its Toll on Portland’s Public Servants,” an article discussing the polarization in Portland politics and the tension building in the weeks leading up to the election. Verrill attorney Jim Cohen, a former Mayor of Portland, Maine, recently was asked to comment on the situation at hand. Jim states “We all are responsible for creating an environment where negative campaigning works. We all need to dig deep and reassess whether that’s the healthiest way for our government and society to function.”