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Press & Media Coverage of Atiim Boykin · Portland City Council, At-Large
Est. Portland, Maine
Campaign 2026
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The following is press and media coverage of Atiim's 2024 campaign for Portland City Council District 2 — his first run for public office. The experience, community relationships, and momentum built in that race now fuel his 2026 campaign for City Council At-Large, where he continues to advocate for a more just, inclusive, and resilient Portland for every resident.
Press & Media Coverage
Portland Press Herald
October 9, 2024
Portland City Council District 2 Candidates Focus on Housing, Homelessness
All five candidates named housing among their top priorities. Homelessness and public safety were close seconds. Atiim Boykin said he was open to many solutions on housing and called for accountability and holistic approaches to public safety — including more sharps containers, cleanup staffing, and increased community resources.
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Portland Press Herald
October 14, 2024
Letter: Backing Boykin for Portland City Council
"Atiim will bring a fresh perspective and a unique skill set to the City Council. He has more than 20 years of experience in mental health and social services."
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Portland Press Herald
November 2, 2024
Letter: Support Boykin for District 2
Former Cumberland County District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck: "From our first interaction, I could tell that Atiim was a critical thinker with empathy for those marginalized in our community."
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Maine Beacon
October 29, 2024
Opinion: Progressive Champions Will Protect What Makes Portland Great
Maine Beacon highlights Atiim's support for tenant rights and worker wages in their progressive voter guide for the 2024 Portland City Council election.
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The West End News
October 29, 2024
Portland City Council Candidate Profiles 2024
"I believe Portland can be a city where everyone thrives. I'm a trained listener and advocate whose skills will help me represent Portland At-Large."
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Portland Press Herald
July 30, 2024
Candidates Finalized for 3 Open Seats on Portland City Council
The Press Herald introduces Atiim as a forensic intensive case manager whose career is centered on "barrier removal" — helping individuals move from incarceration to stable lives.
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Ballotpedia
2024
Atiim B. Boykin — Official Ballotpedia Profile
Official Ballotpedia profile listing Atiim B. Boykin as a candidate in the 2024 Portland City Council general election.
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The Connected Way · Podcast
October 18, 2024
Episode 19: Taking the Black Perspective & Experience Into Account
A full-length conversation on Atiim's journey from Oakland to Portland, his work in reentry and social equity, co-founding San Francisco's Young Adult Court, and art as a tool for healing and community building.
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Portland Press Herald
November 7, 2024
Portland City Council Races Decided After Ranked-Choice Runoff
In a crowded five-way District 2 race, Atiim Boykin earned 21% of the first-round vote as a political newcomer — building the base and momentum that carry into the 2026 At-Large campaign.
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"Barrier removal is central to my career. Anything I do professionally or creatively promotes community health, renewal, and resilience."
— Atiim Boykin