Sun Journal Voters guide Lewiston-Auburn 2013

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A collection of voting information and online candidate profiles for voters in the Cities of Lewiston and Auburn, Maine.

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1 of 69 Table of Contents Auburn voter information Lewiston voter information Polling Places...... 4 Polling Place...... 38 Absentee Ballots ...... 4 Absentee Ballots...... 38 Open Seats...... 4 Open Seats...... 38 Auburn Candidate Profiles Lewiston Candidate Profiles Mayoral Candidate Mayoral Candidates Jonathan LaBonte...... 5 Laurent Gilbert...... 39 City Council — Ward 1 Robert Macdonald...... 41 Tizz E . H . Crowley...... 6 City Council — Ward 1 City Council — Ward 2 John T . Butler...... 42 Robert Hayes...... 9 Leslie T . Dubois...... 44 City Council — Ward 3 City Council — Ward 2 Mary LaFontaine...... 9 Donald D 'Auteuil...... 45 City Council — Ward 4 City Council — Ward 3 Adam R . Lee...... 11 Nathan Libby...... 45 Doris C . Russell...... 13 City Council — Ward 4 City Council — Ward 5 Darcy Reed...... 46 Leroy Walker...... 14 Doreen Christ...... 48 Raymond Berube...... 16 City Council — Ward 5 City Council — at large Charles A . Soule...... 50 Belinda Gerry...... 16 Kristen Cloutier...... 51 David Young...... 20 Richard L . White...... 53 John T . Spruill...... 22 City Council — Ward 6 Levi . G . Gervais...... 23 Mark Cayer...... 54 Robert A . Sevigny...... 25 City Council — Ward 7 School Committee — at large Michael Lachance...... 56 Christopher T . Langis...... 27 Richard Desjardins...... 58 Francois Bussiere...... 28 School Committee — at large Laurie Tannenbaum...... 30 Cindy Mendros...... 59 Robert Mennealy...... 31 Zam Zam Mohamud...... 60 Ron Potvin...... 32 School Committee — Ward 1 School Committee — Ward 1 Linda M . Scott...... 61 Michael Farrell...... 33 School Committee — Ward 2 School Committee — Ward 2 Paul St . Pierre...... 61 Bonnie Hayes...... 33 Stavros Mendros...... 62 School Committee — Ward 3 School Committee — Ward 3 Daniel Herrick...... 34 Trinh Burpee...... 63 Thomas Kendall...... 34 School Committee — Ward 4 School Committee — Ward 4 James R . Handy...... 64 Tracey Levesque...... 34 School Committee — Ward 6 School Committee — Ward 5 Dawn Hartill...... 66 Lawrence Pelletier...... 36 Matthew P . Roy...... 67 Stanwood " Joe " Gray...... 37 School Committee — Ward 7 Tom Shannon...... 68

2 of 69 State Bond Issues...... 69 Question 3: $100 million bond for transportation infrastructure. Question 1: $14 million bond for Maine Army National Guard Question 4: $4.5 million bond for Maine Maritime Academy science facility Question 2: $15.5 million bond for University of Maine facilities Question 5: $15.5 million bond for Maine Community College system

3 of 69 Auburn voter information

Polling Places Ward 1: Washburn School 35 Lake Auburn Ave. Ward 2: Auburn Middle School 38 Falcon Dr. Ward 3: Auburn Hall 60 Court St. Ward 4: Fairview School 397 Minot Ave. Ward 5: Sherwood Heights 32 Sherwood Dr.

Absentee Ballots Call or visit the City Clerk’s office in Auburn Hall to register for an absentee ballot or go the city’s website, www.auburnmaine.gov. Ballots can be requested until Oct. 31, 2013 and must be returned by 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Contact City Clerk: Sue Clements-Dallaire, sdallaire @ auburnmaine .gov or 207 333-6601, for more information.

Open Seats

Mayor Jonathan LaBonte School Committee Ward 1 Michael Farrell

City Council Ward 1 Tizz E.H. Crowley School Committee Ward 2 Bonnie Hayes

City Council Ward 2 Robert Hayes School Committee Ward 3 Daniel Herrick Thomas Kendall

City Council Ward 3 Mary LaFontaine School Committee Ward 4 Tracey Levesque

City Council Ward 4 Adam R. Lee School Committee Ward 5 Lawrence Pelletier Doris C. Russell Stanwood “Joe” Gray

City Council Ward 5 Leroy Walker School Committee At large Christopher Langis Raymond Berube (two seats) Francois Bussiere

City Council At large Belinda Gerry Laurie Tennenbaum (two seats) David Young Robert Mennealy John T. Spruill Ronald Potvin Levi. G. Gervais Robert A. Sevigny

4 of 69 Auburn Candidate Profiles

Mayoral Candidate

Jonathan LaBonte What is your favorite book? Office Sought: Auburn Mayor I don't think I have a favorite, but with my love of local Home Street Address: 41 history, anything written by Doug Hodgkin would be Third St. on my short list. Campaign Phone Number: 207 782-1174 What Maine political figure do you admire most? Campaign Email Address: If I had to pick one from recent history, I would say [email protected] the late Senator Edmund Muskie. When I think of the Facebook page: opportunities that stand before communities like Lewiston-Auburn or Jay and Livermore Falls, to https://www.facebook.com/jonathanplabonte/ reconnect people to recreation and development Twitter Account: MayorLaBonte along the river, his willingness to break with tradition Occupation or primary source of income: and community sentiment to advocate for a cleaner Executive Director of the Androscoggin Land Trust Androscoggin River has created a legacy even he Education: Graduate of St. Dominic's Regional might not have imagined. And that story, because of High School; B.S. Chemical Engineering - University his advocacy in Washington, is now able to play out of Maine at Orono; Graduate Courses in Public across post-industrial communities throughout the Administration - University of Maine at Orono. country. Family: My immediate family still calls Auburn home. My sister and I live in New Auburn and my Local politics parents own a home in Auburn. I'm fortunate to have a grandmother living in Auburn as well. What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during Public offices sought or held? In 2008, I was the past two years that you agree with? What has elected to serve as an Androscoggin County he done that you disagree with? Commissioner. In 2011, I chose to run for Mayor of If I were to assess this, I'd say I still agree with my Auburn and, when sworn in, left my County post one push to ensure that economic development and year before the end of my term. transportation policies for Auburn are in line with where the community can aspire to go, and not Ice breakers beholden to outdated and entrenched positions. Whether it is focusing in small business and What is your favorite food? downtown development or fighting for transportation It's a long list...but the greek salad at 84 Court and connections where people live and not out in the rib eye burger at Fuel jump to the top of the local industrial parks. list. I would say that I've learned through these first two years that by cutting back on the use of "Open What is your favorite movie? Sessions" for question and answer sessions and The original "Manchurian Candidate" and "Gladiator" debate between the public, elected officials and staff, are tied at the top of my list. there was not an alternative set up to allow these discussions to occur. While they don't necessarily belong in a council business meeting, residents need

5 of 69 to have a channel to ask hard questions and be part The School Committee making the hard decision to of discussions and a vehicle for doing that should privatize school transportation to ensure we can limit have been proposed at the same time. I believe the funding spent on non-core functions and maximize community conversation series is the start of a dollars in the classroom was a bold step that should broader effort to listen to residents and bring all of us be commended.The School Committee not sharing into the discussion of where we are going. the direction of the Auburn City Council that we should ask our lead management to discuss What has the city council done during the past consolidation of back-office services to further save two years that you agree with? What have they dollars was frustrating. I remain optimistic that after done that you disagree with? November this will be an option. The Council has taken strong stands on policy issues that have long been discussed and debated without What is your solution for Auburn's high school? progress. These include stating clearly that agencies With assurances that the state will be a partner in a we fund must put downtown rail connections as a new high school facility, we should create a NEW priority, stating that Auburn wishes to see commuter planning committee for high school education in the connections to Portland, and requiring that a contract community that includes a focus on transitions from for services by the Lewiston-Auburn Economic high school to the trades, community colleges or four Growth Council be brought before them by November year colleges. The programming and services or funding will be lost. These are not easy debates to discussion occurring now, with partners such as have, but they must be had. Lewiston High School and the Regional Tech Center, Bates, USM, CMCC, Kaplan and others, will ensure What has the city manager and the city staff done that the new school we build will meet the 21st during the past two years that you agree with? century needs that cant be met at partner facilities. What have they done that you disagree with? Auburn taxpayers cannot afford to maintain the After a rough few years of uncertainty, I am proud existing educational facilities here, let alone a new that our staff has come together as a team and $60 million high school, even if the state funds the remain committed to the future of our community. initial capital. An honest discussion about capital That shows a lot of character and we are fortunate to improvement citywide in school facilities is needed to have the men and women that work for this city put us on solid financial footing going forward to all putting in that type of effort. school facilities, serving PreK - 12, will match in quality the efforts of the teachers inside. What has the school committee done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with?

City Council — Ward 1

Tizz E.H. Crowley Facebook page: Office Sought: Auburn City https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tizz-Crowley- Council, Ward 1 Auburn-City-Councilor-Ward-1... Home Street Address: 35 Occupation or primary source of income: University Street Retired. I spent almost 30 years as a Medical Group Campaign Email Address: Administrator and health care consultant where I was [email protected] responsible for the profitability, productivity, and efficiency of the business. I was responsible for the

6 of 69 overall operation of the practice as well as activities macaroni and milk with butter. I do eat vegetables- that relate to the future growth of the practice since I was a kid, I've loved spinach, butternut (strategic planning and marketing). squash, and asparagus. And I've yet to meet a potato My role required me to develop, implement, and I didn't like. Yes, chocolate. coordinate policies relating to all aspects of personnel administration including recruitment, salary and What is your favorite movie? benefits administration, labor law compliance and I'm not a movie goer- so the last one I saw I really employee relations. Often I had to interpret state and liked was "Lincoln". Growing up my Dad took my federal regulations that relate to health care industry sisters and I to the drive-in. I can remember watching or the practice. the end of "Blue Hawaii" in the pouring rain while my I was accountable for adhering to all regulatory, sisters slept. I think we saw every Elvis Presley credentialing, and licensing requirements, monitoring movie... most of the time in our pajamas. Of course I compliance activities for our organization. remember seeing "101 Dalmatians" when the line Education: Edward Little High School Graduate. I went from the Empire Theater all around the Peck's have a Baccalaureate degree from the University of building. Imagine 17 teenage girls, all sitting in a row, Maine at Portland-Gorham with a Political Science crying all through "Gone with the Wind". Oh, and the major. I achieved American College of Medical first kiss, on the way home from "Dr. Zhivago". I really Practice Executives: Certification in 1980, and was don't remember movies, but definitely love the granted Life Member status when I retired. memories this question evokes. Family: I have one wonderful adult son and lovely daughter in law who live in Vermont. I have two What is your favorite book? sisters with very patient husbands, nieces and My all time favorite book is the "Littlest Witch" — nephews and many long time friends who are family author unknown to me. It's out of print. It's a to me. wonderful story of change and adaptation. I collect Public offices sought or held? I currently am Maine authors; Mary C. Jane, a mystery writer, John honored to serve as an Auburn City Councilor for Gould, a Maine humorist, William Cohen, senator, Ward 1. I may still hold the record as the youngest secretary of defense, writer and poet. I enjoy elected official in the City of Auburn. While in college, biographies and particularly enjoy any writings about the voting age in Maine dropped from 21 years old to Margaret Chase Smith. Everyone should read her 18 years old. I was elected Ward Clerk for Ward 4 Declaration of Conscience annually. when I was less than 20 years old. At the time, it made me the youngest elected official in Auburn — What is the best political advice you have haven't had time to do the research to see if I still received? enjoy the title. Trust your instincts and do your homework. Civic organizations: Locally, I belong to the Chamber of Commerce, the Elks, the Woman's What Maine political figure do you admire most? Literary Union, the Perkins Ridge Snowmobile Club, This is a tough question. Maine has had some The Maine Women's Network, and the Auburn remarkable leadership. Maybe it would be Ed Muskie Business Association. I am also a life member of Girl or Dorothea Dix. Governor/Senator Muskie was so Scouts and the Medical Group Management Maine- growing up in Rumford, studying at Bates and Association. leaving a lasting legacy of an improved environment. I don't remember him as Governor, but I think I recall Ice breakers the photos of him on the Capitol Steps in New Hampshire. Thanks to his devotion to Maine and to What is your favorite food? the nation, we got the Clean Air and the Clean Water Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate- rare beef, good Irish acts. I can remember the green form on the Whiskey, and did I mention chocolate? My favorite Androscoggin- hard to imagine with the beautiful falls comfort food, which comes from childhood, is today. At all times humble, he was able to work 7 of 69 across party lines to get the work done. While living in In the same vein, we continue to ignore the fact that Hampden I learned of Dorothea's life work to protect many, many taxpayers do not have access to the and improve the lives of the mentally ill and the Internet and yet the City does not have a plan or imprisoned. Committed to the unwanted and method of regular communication with the underprivileged the results of her activism can still be community. It is not the Sun Journal's responsibility to seen today in our institutions. One might not think of get the word out. Residents are the top of Auburn's Dorothea Dix as a political figure, but she had to be organizational chart. Council and staff need to be politically talented to achieve all she did. sure there are clear and consistent lines of communication. Local politics What has the school committee done during the What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during past two years that you agree with? What have the past two years that you agree with? What has they done that you disagree with? he done that you disagree with? I support Mass Customized Learning as the way We agree on the importance of Quality of Life as a more students can get the individualized attention key economic development factor. I believe I place a needed. The School Committee set the direction for higher value on excellent customer service and Mass Customized Learning. courtesy. The mayor seems to focus on the outcome, I disagree with the continuing "them and us" attitude and I think the process of getting there is just as between the Council and the School committee. For important. some (on both elected bodies) it seems it's more I think we've learned we can get more done by important to exert their power than to get a desired working together on issues we agree with, which is a outcome. lot, rather than the items we on which we differ. What is your solution for Auburn's high school? What has the city council done during the past I'd focus on the needs and requirements for Mass two years that you agree with? What have they Customized Learning and plan for a Center of done that you disagree with? Lifelong Learning. While our physical plants have to I agree with the unanimous vote of the Council to be safe, secure and comfortable for learning, it's not authorize a downtown transportation center. I the walls or the fields that will make the difference. disagree with the process used to approve the We could have a "office like" complex, open 20 hours budget. I think we should have examined and a day, used by one- to-80 year-olds. Focus on discussed line items and we should not have voted content in the classroom, recognize teachers as on a final budget without a complete budget professionals and hold parents, staff and students document. accountable for getting the job done they have been I understand majority rules and have learned a assigned. Mediocre efforts or outcomes cannot be challenging lesson — it takes at least four votes to acceptable. get something done. Any last words? What has the city manager and the city staff done Thank you for the opportunity you have given me during the past two years that you agree with? these past two years. I have enjoyed meeting so What have they done that you disagree with? many wonderful and caring people who want the best I strongly support the goal of citizen engagement, so for Auburn. I will continue to work so everyone's voice any steps we've taken to facilitate getting information and opinion is heard. I do believe leadership has the and data to residents I appreciate. I value staff that responsibility to set an example. We can have fun has the "can do" rather than the "we can't" attitude. while doing good, so I would continue to focus on those issues which make Auburn- Auburn, a place we want to live and enjoy.

8 of 69 City Council — Ward 2

Robert Hayes No particular favorite. Office Sought: Auburn City What is the best political advice you have Council, Ward 2 received? Home Street Address: 172 Listen Allen Ave. What Maine political figure do you admire most? Campaign Phone Number: An E.L. classmate: Olympia Snow. 782-1386 Local politics Campaign Email Address: What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during [email protected] the past two years that you agree with? What has Occupation or primary he done that you disagree with? source of income: Business The results of what one does or does not do pivot on Manager (J.L.HAYES/AGWAY) communications and are the subject to the test of Education: Edward Little High School, Union time. College (SCHENECTADY, NY); BS (IND. What has the city council done during the past ECONOMICS); University of Southern Maine; BS two years that you agree with? What have they (BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION) University of Maine, done that you disagree with? Augusta; Public Administration courses. Same comment as above. Family: Enjoy sailing, skiing and spending time with What has the city manager and the city staff done wife (BONNIE), children (GRETCHEN AND BEN) and during the past two years that you agree with? their spouses and children...and the extended What have they done that you disagree with? families. Same comment as above. Public offices sought or held? Ward 2 council person since 2005; Planning board What has the school committee done during the member 1977-1990 (CHAIR 1988-1990); Lewiston past two years that you agree with? What have Downtown D&M Corp. Director 1980-1987 they done that you disagree with? Civic organizations: Lost Valley Ski School Same comment as above.

Ice breakers What is your solution for Auburn's high school? What is your favorite food? Rebuild with state funding assistance. Enjoy all. What is your favorite movie? Any last words? No particular favorite. That I appreciate the opportunity to be involved and What is your favorite book? to better understand the complexities of decision making.

City Council — Ward 3

Mary LaFontaine Campaign Email Address: Office Sought: Auburn City Council, [email protected] Ward 3 Facebook page: Home Street Address: 113 Western https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mary-LaFontaine-for- Ave Auburn-City-Council/1... Campaign Phone Number: 513-2364 Occupation or primary source of income: State of Maine-Department of Labor 9 of 69 Education: BA-Studio Arts; University of WI-Stevens Margaret Chase Smith — great role model for women Point: MS-Adult Education; University of Southern and a true pioneer for women in leadership positions Maine. Family: I am married to Richard LaFontaine and we Local politics have four adult children and nine grandchildren. I am one of six children; all of my siblings live in WI and MN. What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during the My parents have both passed away in the last few past two years that you agree with? What has he years. done that you disagree with? Public offices sought or held? I am running for my I think Mayor Labonte is extremely bright and talented second term as City Councilor for Ward 3. in many ways. He is a visionary for moving Auburn Civic organizations: Currently, Board Chair for the forward. As the Councilors and Mayors from both Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce. Served Auburn and Lewiston move forward for the next term, I on the Board of Directors since 2006. would like to see more coalition building and finding In addition, Chaired the Chambers Workforce & strength in our common grounds. Education Committee; Chair Elect for College for ME- Androscoggin and have served as a Board Member What has the city council done during the past two since 2006.; Central/Western Workforce Investment years that you agree with? What have they done Board, 2006-present; Literacy Volunteers that you disagree with? Androscoggin, Board of Directors, 2004-2008 (Board I have been a supporter of the dual sheet ice arena Chair, 2005-2008; Tutor, 2003-2004) ; Healthy since its inception; I do believe the arena will break Androscoggin, Board of Directors, 2005-2008 (Vice even early on and make money as we move forward Chair/Chair Elect, 2006-2008, Personnel/Hiring and the economic spin off will benefit the City greatly. I Committee, 2006-2008); United Somali Women of haven't been disappointed by any one event or Maine, Advisory Council, 2009-2012; United Way- decision but I have been disappointed by the way Androscoggin, Impact Council Member (Allocations), some Councilors have micromanaged some 2007-2011 staff/departments. While I understand it is our job to Ice breakers oversee and we need to understand the workings, I don't believe we should act as department managers What is your favorite food? — that's what we have a City Manager and other If my mom were cooking, it would be spareribs and competent leaders for. sour kraut. If not her cooking, then it would be a rib eye steak and a baked potato. What has the city manager and the city staff done during the past two years that you agree with? What is your favorite movie? What have they done that you disagree with? Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory for fun movies. I think the staff have done an awesome job at The Grinch for Holiday Movies. Sophie's Choice is one responding to the many demands of this Council. We of the most memorable/moving movies I have seen. are fortunate to have the talented and dedicated staff that we do. What is your favorite book? My most recent favorite is the "The Help". What has the school committee done during the past two years that you agree with? What have What is the best political advice you have they done that you disagree with? received? The decreases in state funding have certainly created Listen, Listen, and Listen some more. Also, make challenges and I think there have been some good decisions that won't cause sleepless nights — using efforts made to meet those challenges. I also good information and sound reasoning. appreciate the efforts to incorporate technology into the classrooms. I have been disappointed by lack of What Maine political figure do you admire most? communication with the residents and what appears to 10 of 69 be a lack of listening to residents. I'm not saying renovated must continue to be evaluated. A good listening hasn't happened; but the appearance from so education comes from great teachers and programs — many residents is that the school committee (in not a building. general, not all members) are not hearing concerns from residents. A more robust communications/PR Any last words? process could heal some of the concerns held by I have tried hard in my first term to learn all there is to residents. know about City Government and my role as Councilor and I believe I have been successful in that effort. I What is your solution for Auburn's high school? have tried to listen, learn, evaluate and make decisions State funding certainly will aid the effort. With that, based on what I believe is best for the majority of the building a new school and/or adding onto our current residents of our great City. I look forward to serving a facility makes sense. However, cost of new vs. second term to continue that process.

City Council — Ward 4

Adam R. Lee Ice breakers Office Sought: Auburn City Council, Ward 4 What is your favorite food? Home Street Address: 132 Fresh fruits and vegetables...and Pizza. Main St. Campaign Phone Number: What is your favorite movie? 207 312-4057 Top 5, no particular order: "Field of Dreams, " "The Campaign Email Address: Godfather," " E.T.," " It's a Wonderful Life," and [email protected] "Glory." Facebook page:https://www.facebook.co What is your favorite book? m/AdamRLeeForAuburn I am partial to historical non-fiction. Recently, I read Occupation or primary source of income: Attorney and thoroughly enjoyed "Satchel: The Life and Times at Skelton, Taintor & Abbott of an American Legend, a biography of Satchel Education: B.A. in History, University of Texas; J.D., Paige," by Larry Tye. cum laude, Vermont Law School. Family: I am married to Heidi L. McCarthy What is the best political advice you have Public offices sought or held? This is the first time I received? have sought public office. Do not pre-judge people or issues. Civic organizations: I am a Big Brother mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Androscoggin County; I What Maine political figure do you admire most? am a Committee Member of the Triple Crown 5K I admire both Olympia Snowe and George Mitchell. Series; I volunteer at the Auburn YMCA; I have While members of different parties, each has shown, helped judge and coach the Edward Little Speech both in the US Senate and in their lives after the and Debate Team and the Lewiston High School Senate, that good policy is far more important than Mock Trial Team; I am a member of the Board of politics. Directors of the Lewiston Education Fund; and am the Player/Manager for the Skelton, Taintor & Abbott softball team in the Auburn Recreational Softball League.

11 of 69 Local politics It has become very clear to me as I engage in conversations with Auburn residents that we agree What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during that our number one priority is improving education. the past two years that you agree with? What has We differ on solutions. I believe that Auburn residents he done that you disagree with? realize that the School Committee has a very difficult I admire what Mayor LaBonte has done in setting the job at which it works earnestly. However, as residents groundwork for meaningful and beneficial economic we'd like to understand why the School Committee development in our community. I look forward to makes the decisions it does. The Committee should working with him on this. I believe, and I have shared be more transparent in providing us details as to why this with him, that he and the council could do a better it thinks certain things deserve funding, and why job engaging ALL of Auburn in the conversation on others do not. We need more transparency, and more these issues. dialogue.

What has the city council done during the past What is your solution for Auburn's high school? two years that you agree with? What have they It would be arrogant to believe that any one of us has done that you disagree with? the solution or that it could fit in the allocated space It is remarkably easy to be an "arm-chair" City for this post. If it were feasible, every single one of us Councilor. I am not running for a position on the "arm- would like to see a beautiful new state-of-the-art chair" City Council. I am running for City Council. I am facility. We must be highly cautious, however, not to not running because anyone has done a bad job, nor sacrifice beneficial educational programs simply to would I choose not to run because I thought anyone improve the facility. Good facilities alone do not make did a good job. I am running because I have a set of for a good education. I was educated in public skills that would benefit the council, and I want to do schools. My mother worked in public schools. My wife what is best for the Residents of Ward 4 and the City is a public school teacher. We should do everything of Auburn. within our power to ensure that our teachers have the resources they need and that our students have the What has the city manager and the city staff done programs they need to make Auburn education during the past two years that you agree with? exemplary. To the extent that requires improved What have they done that you disagree with? facilities, we should consider all options including Manager Deschene has been on the job for just over improvements short of a new facility and non- a year. I believe he and his staff have effectively municipal funding sources. worked on cleaning up messes they inherited and are also focusing on the future. I am very enthusiastic to Any last words? work with individuals who have their eyes set on I pride myself on being a pragmatist. I will always let improving our City. I was heartened to see Manager you know what I think, but my mind is never closed to Deschene actively engaged in molding a vision for others who have different ideas. I am humble enough the future at the recent "Community Conversation" at to know that I am not always right, but confident Edward Little. enough to stand my ground when I know that I am. I look forward to serving the Residents of Ward 4 and What has the school committee done during the the City of Auburn. past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with?

12 of 69 Doris C. Russell Ice breakers Office Sought: Auburn City Council, Ward 4 What is your favorite food? Home Street Address: I like to cook mainly because I like to try a lot of 20 Elm St. different food. Consequently, I have too many Campaign Phone favorites, but pizza is first among almost equals. Number: 783-9447 Campaign Email What is your favorite movie? Address: I don't watch many movies, but over the years I did [email protected] come to think of two as my favorites-"To Kill A Occupation or primary Mocking Bird" and "The Gods Must Be Crazy." source of income: I was a State of Maine employee. My Income is from What is your favorite book? Maine State retirement. I like to read and I've enjoyed many books but I think Education: I have a BA degree in psychology from that the book that impressed me the most was "A the University of Maine, Orono. I graduated from Tale Of Two Cities" even though it's been a long time Lewiston High School prior to going to college. since I've read it. Family: I am married to Ron Russell. We have one adult daughter who also lives locally. They are my What is the best political advice you have immediate family. I have many cousins in Lewiston received? and Auburn as well as friends. Many of the friends The best advice I got was: meet as many people as that I socialize with live in the Augusta area and I am possible in my ward and ask them to vote for me. an honorary cousin to friends in the Portland area. Makes sense to me. Public offices sought or held? I've never sought public office before. My experience so far is from What Maine political figure do you admire most? canvassing parts of my ward to gather signatures for Since this question was not limited to a particular era, the nomination petition to run for city council and I am reaching back to say that would be Ed Muskie seeking advice from office holders. I met a fair for his environmental legislation. number of people that I had never had an opportunity to meet before now. I was surprised by how many Local politics people were not registered voters. Civic organizations: I am a member of the Woman's What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during Literary Union here in Auburn. The running joke is the past two years that you agree with? What has that I don't have very far to go to attend the meetings he done that you disagree with? (I live across the street). I am a board member for a I am supportive of the mayor's work on promoting the relatively new organization, Grow L&A. We are river and how much of an asset it is to the city and for volunteers who work to preserve the existing assets his work to bring more transportation to the area. in the two cities and to bring resources to the twin cities. I also participate in a book club at the Lewiston What has the city council done during the past Public Library. We meet monthly to discuss and give two years that you agree with? What have they our impressions on a different book at each meeting. done that you disagree with? I am not sure if I support or oppose the city's involvement in the ice arena. I do think it's controversial. If it makes money for the city, that's great. If it loses money and taxpayers are on the hook for it, it seems priorities are misplaced since the high

13 of 69 school is in such sad shape. I don't think there was I really didn't follow the work of the school committee enough study and consideration of the possible until the high school building was the main issue. I outcome for the arena. don't think it was productive for the school committee to keep working on a new high school building What has the city manager and the city staff done despite any visible means of support from the State during the past two years that you agree with? for new schools for years, and other reduced funds What have they done that you disagree with? from the State for cities and towns. That seemed to I'm not sure where the main responsibility is for the leave only taxpayers to pick up the tab. work that eliminated and resurrected recycling. Perhaps it was both the administration and the What is your solution for Auburn's high school? council. It seems that it has been a slow growing From what I've read, I agree that there's a real need process to get citizens on board to recycle. To for a solution for the high school but I don't know what eliminate recycling for one year and then negotiate to it is unless there's a community wide effort to secure start it up again didn't seem to be a good plan. It's funds from other than the traditional sources. bad enough that the recycling schedule is every other week on your garbage collection day except on those Any last words? months when you have five garbage collection days I have many years of various administrative in the month. experience. I have been a social worker, a supervisor of a research evaluation and planning unit for social What has the school committee done during the services, an operations manager and a past two years that you agree with? What have comprehensive health planner. I am proud to be living they done that you disagree with? in Auburn. My neighborhood in the downtown has been steadily but slowly improving.

City Council — Ward 5

Leroy Walker working to make the City of Auburn better, with a Office Sought: Auburn City specific focus on New Auburn, which is the area of Council, Ward 5 the city I represent. Home Street Address: 41 Broad Street, Auburn, Maine Civic organizations: I am the founder of the United 04210 New Auburn Association, started almost 4 years ago Campaign Phone Number: in 2010. This organization is involved with Santa's (207) 577-2694 arrival in New Auburn, the Spring Celebration weekly Campaign Email Address: "Cruz" nights and "Hello-Ween" celebration, which [email protected] had over 400 children participate in 2012. We host an Occupation or primary source annual pig roast, outside bands and DJs, etc. of income: Retired I have also been the president of the New Auburn Education: GED Social Club for the past 7 years. The club has grown Family: Divorced with 3 sons and predeceased by from 100 members to its present 700+ members. The daughter, Tracey May Walker; 15 grandchildren and club spends approximately $200,000 per year in the 6 great grandchildren. area, which stimulates the local economy. Public offices sought or held? This is the second I became the president of the Central Maine Dart time I have run for office. I successfully won the seat League over 20 years ago. The organization now has that I am seeking again, Auburn's Ward 5 City over 300 members who participate in establishments Councilor. I have enjoyed the time that I have spent located in Auburn, Lewiston Lisbon, Lisbon Falls and 14 of 69 Mechanic Falls. This league helps to stimulate Labonte feels that things have to be done in their own businesses in the area and has a positive affect on time. the local economy. I am very focused on making the New Auburn What has the city council done during the past community better and better, and I plan to do that by two years that you agree with? What have they continuing to hold office on the Auburn City Council done that you disagree with? through which I can have the most impact. I strongly agree with the building of the new arena on Turner Street, and working with Mr. George Schott. Ice breakers Secondly, the council's approval to spend the money to bring the roads to a higher standard was a great What is your favorite food? success, i.e. South Main Street, Court Street, Main Steak, potato and salad. Street and many more. I disagree with the council as it relates to the Auburn What is your favorite movie? Municipal Beach. I believe that the beach should The Three Stooges. I like their slapstick humor. have been open this past summer, and that its problems could and should have been fixed. The area What is your favorite book? is valuable to the citizens of Auburn, and is a much- "Tom Sawyer." needed recreation and swimming area.

What is the best political advice you have What has the city manager and the city staff done received? during the past two years that you agree with? Listen well and talk only when you know what you are What have they done that you disagree with? talking about. With the council, the city manager, the state and our community all working together, we WILL make What Maine political figure do you admire most? Route 4 a much safer road to travel on. I believe that Earlier in my life, I admired John F. Kennedy, though moving the parks department to public works was not he was from Massachusetts. Today, I admire Angus a good move. The parks department has its own King. Both men were/are "for the people" and they distinction and job duties, specific to recreation and inspired my interest in working for the people of park beautification. By joining the departments Auburn. together, we have lost the skill set that has been built up over many years. The parks department worked, Local politics hand in hand, with the recreation department, each one knowing what was needed from the other on a What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during seasonal basis. It is my opinion that the quality of the past two years that you agree with? What has workmanship and pride are no longer there, and this he done that you disagree with? will become more and more evident in the future. Mayor Labonte is a very intelligent person. He agrees that New Auburn needs a new facelift, and we work What has the school committee done during the together on the New Auburn Village Master Plan as past two years that you agree with? What have well as working to finish the new walk/park from the they done that you disagree with? New Auburn Bridge to Bernard Lown Bridge. Mayor The council and the school department have worked Labonte and I have been collaborating to put New toward finding common ground with regard to their Auburn on the map as it relates to the rest of Auburn. budget and responsibilities. The council disagreed In years past, New Auburn has faded into the with the school department's budget coming in too background, and we are working to make New high. The public voted and agreed with the council Auburn a force to be reckoned with. I feel that things that the budget needed to be cut in order to minimize should be done in a more timely manner, and Mayor the tax burden.

15 of 69 What is your solution for Auburn's high school? I would appreciate your vote on November 5, 2013. I I would eventually like to see a new high school built promise to work hard on behalf of taxpayers for the on the property where the middle school is located, benefit of all Auburn residents. When I'm re-elected, I creating a campus atmosphere, building one project will also continue to focus on the New Auburn at a time as the city can afford it. This would require community and village. I am committed to work the development of a master plan. We would have to diligently to find a way to save the St. Louis building, save for a few years and hopefully, the state would be which is a historic landmark in New Auburn and worth able to work with us to fund these projects. saving, in my opinion. Please consider your vote carefully. Any last words?

Raymond Berube Candidate did not respond.

City Council — at large

Belinda Gerry re-elected for two more terms before deciding not to Office Sought: Auburn City run as to allow someone else the opportunity and Council, at large privilege to serve the city. In 2000 I ran for the Auburn Home Street Address: 143 City Council and was elected to serve as Councilor Mill St. for Ward 5 and was re-elected again in 2002 and Campaign Phone Number: 2004. Then after a two term break I ran in 2009 and 207-784-8458 (H) was elected as Auburn City Councilor, At-large and Campaign Email Address: re-elected in 2011. I have served in that position until [email protected] (H) now where I am seeking re-election. My website is BelindaGerry.com Civic organizations: Occupation or primary source of income: Auburn 1. I am a member of the Good Food for Lewiston City Councilor, Notary Public Auburn Council. We intend to assist citizens in Education: GED (High School Equivalence) and obtaining information as to where they can obtain non-credit college courses high quality and nutritious food products and plan to Family: I have a cute cocker spaniel named Shadow announce our mission statement and more details whom I have raised from a 6 wk old puppy to a now about our group's endeavors in the coming weeks. 12-year-old. I enjoy doing things with my brother and my nephews. When I can, I also enjoy going out with 2. The United New Auburn Association - This group friends and having lunch or visiting places that are was organized to bring neighbors and local diverse in culture. I take pleasure in meeting people, businesses together through fun activities, public listening to various types of music and trying different awareness of issues that affect all Auburn residents types of foods. and to help everyone stay connected and updated on what is happening around us. It was also created to Public offices sought or held? foster, enhance and share that “neighborhood feeling” In 1994, I was elected to represent Auburn in the that New Auburn Residents cherish. Maine House of Representatives. I was honored to be

16 of 69 3. The New Auburn Social Club - This is a club where Margaret Chase Smith and John Jenkins - Both were women and men can go to play pool, play cards, leaders who continued to break down barriers for participate in sports or watch them on TV, and to chat women and minorities. Both were willing to lead with about current social and political matters. The club new ideas. also promotes civic participation and raises money for Senator Smith exhibited bravery when she was one various causes. When you become a member you of the first U.S. Senators to stand up to Joe McCarthy join an extended family. You share Holiday meals and his bigotry. I never met Margaret Chase Smith together, plan activities that have something for but wish that I could have. everyone and you are looked out after. I did and do have the pleasure of knowing Mayor Jenkins. He is a passionate and empowering speaker 4. City of Auburn Community Development, Citizen's who treats others with respect. His demeanor kept Advisory Committee – This group has been assigned what could have possibly been politically charged city the task of coming up with a five year plan to insure council meetings in check and to a productive that money received from the Federal, State and City conclusion. Government is spent in ways that improve the quality of life for various targeted income areas throughout Local politics the city. Projects such as the Curb Appeal Program and the Lead Paint Removal Program are What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during considered, plus decisions will be made on what to do the past two years that you agree with? What has with money sometimes used as seed money he done that you disagree with? requested by nonprofit agencies to obtain matching I have agreed with the mayor on most of the issues funds from other sources and other funding available that we have worked on during the last two years. for summer recreation programs, Meals on Wheels, The only time I balk at what he is trying do while he is park improvements and projects to take down conducting our meetings is when he tries to rush blighted homes. These are just a few of the projects through the meeting and is short with some of those or programs that we focus on. Every year we monitor residents that come before us at open session or our progress as to how we are doing in achieving our when he tries to cut short what I have to say on an goals. issue. If I feel it is important and I haven't got my point out I will stand up to him until I have. When it is minor Ice breakers point and no diverse impact to Auburn residents or the city I let it go. I must admit he is trying to learn What is your favorite food? more how I think and where I am coming from when I Any combination of vegetables made into hummus do speak and has even added positive comments to and served with pita or flat-bread, and sometimes I re-enforce a statement or point I just made. I have not sneak in a big juicy hamburger! liked, on a few very rare occasions, the positions he has taken as he keeps track of what is going on in the What is your favorite book? city and state and tries to move the city forward. I feel The scriptures. that we should have workshops/sessions with the Mayor to keep us apprised as to what he is working What is the best political advice you have on and the direction he is leading our city. At these received? meeting we need to be allowed to offer our input and Combining things I have learned from people I possible assistance to help solidify the position he is respect it boils down to this: “Always do the best you taking if that is the direction the majority of the council can. Bring honesty to all deliberations. Treat people supports so its not just him but we are acting together and other points of view with respect and as a team. This adds more credibility to what is trying consideration.” to be accomplished. I intend to encourage closer communications in the future between the mayor's What Maine political figure do you admire most? office and the council and will be requesting that we 17 of 69 have workshops to catch the council up on what's a clear understanding of what it contains. We need to going on in the city and to review present ideas as allow Auburn residents a chance to weigh in on it well well past one and plans that were never fully before the end of June. implemented and to consider them for current possibility. There may be ideas that we should look at What has the city manager and the city staff done again to spur job creation, such as the passenger during the past two years that you agree with? inter-modal facility that was planned near the airport, What have they done that you disagree with? and the second industry park that is still being worked The City Staff/Employees has done extremely well on by Auburn Business Develop Corporation. handling the heavy load that was placed on them, Auburn's duty-free rail zone should be more given that they were short staffed due to budget cuts powerfully promoted and Auburn's ADAPT Plan that designed to keep the taxes tolerable. They supported was created over ten years ago to revitalize the the city and council when the council had to make the downtown, is collecting dust on a shelf. It should be cuts and tough decisions in order to keep the city reviewed and updated to fit today's downtown needs. together and operating during hard economic times and even suggested ways to make the system more What has the city council done during the past efficient by saving money in their individual two years that you agree with? What have they departments. I appreciate our employees and am done that you disagree with? thankful for having them even though I was almost We, as a council, have tried to provide Auburn driven crazy as we tackled the new dual-ice arena Residents with more ways to connect with their city project. It seemed to drag on and on as the planning government and council and have their voice heard and information was given to the council by the staff. through various mediums – on-line and in person. We The information that we were given changed almost are becoming more transparent, have more weekly to a minute to minute bases every time the information on the website, have become more council took it up at each meeting it was brought back accessible and have engaged the public on several to us for action. A tighter planning process with the proposed and planned projects ranging from street arena might have allowed the citizens of Auburn to repairs to building parks to school budgets and now more easily embrace the project instead of feeling we have neighborhood listening meetings being held leery of it at times. Whether I have agreed or in various locations to accommodate Auburn disagreed with the City Manager during the time he residents and business owners as well. The council has been in the position all I will say at present is that works together fairly well. I am disappointed that the he is new and is still finding his sea legs. The city city's budget, even though it was given to us early in council is still in its process of working with him on his the process, still ended up to going to the wire again 1st year's evaluation. We are going over before we took the final vote. The budget that we did performance, proposed goals and his work plan. pass was given to us just before that meeting's workshop. Both the council and the public didn't get a What has the school committee done during the chance to fully read and understand it because we past two years that you agree with? What have needed to implement it that night in order for it to go they done that you disagree with? in effect before the end of June or the City Manager's I agree with the school committee that we need to budget as according to our City's Charter would have provide opportunities for the children of Auburn to get gone in to effect. His budget, being the higher one, the best education each student can achieve. I feel would have caused the mil rate to increase more than that if the School, teachers, parents, students, the one we passed. With our next City's budget, we residents and businesses think and can agree that as a city council, will have to take the position that we the School's new age method of education – Mass won't allow this to happen again, that we will work on Customized Learning – as well as the traditional it better in the early stages in its process and that we component of reading a real book and doing math must receive copies of the final proposed budget in and writing with a pencil or pen, is the way we should time for the council and the public to review and have educate our children; then the school has to do more 18 of 69 to get everyone up to speed on these methods fund-raising campaign now to generate some money because we are all stakeholders in this endeavor. At to be put in reserve to work with in case another this point the school committee's educational method unforeseen event happens and the State doesn't shift is not being sufficiently communicated to the come up with their money. That way we would be in a community. Education of our children should better position to move forward and not have wasted encompass the all-important participation of home valuable time while we waited. If we do wind up education as a starting point and also look at creative having to rebuild or repair E.L. ourselves, we might ways to involve the families in the school system. Just consider doing so in phases, building first what we throwing money at education will not cause must, to get off the accreditation probation list and excellence in education. I hope to see Auburn enter a then build the rest as resources become available. new era of partnership with coalitions of parents, students, teachers, business, innovative education 2. If the Mass Customized Learning curriculum is experts and online and Internet resource utilization. implemented, there will be many changes to the way Education is a community project and whenever we education is delivered. The School Department will succeed in attracting wide interest and participation, need to re-calculate the number of propose High we have good education. The Auburn School school students up or down, that are likely to move administrator/School Committee should take their through the system in the future, as well as the own advice and NOT put labels out there to describe possibility for additional students from the other the different school neighborhoods. Parents and grades factoring in the number of subjects covered students don't have to be constantly reminded that and space needed (like study halls) for their they are “low income” or any other prejudice. Children independent study learn at your pace labs in order to are like flower seeds. They don't care which store you know how big or small this building has to be built. bought them in. They just need the same tools and learning environment to grow. As I have talked with 3. Again, if we must fund the new building ourselves, some parents in the target neighborhoods, they feel doing so in phases will allow us to adapt to the self conscious about attending their children's school changing educational concepts than are unfolding meetings and school activities so they make up with Mass Customized Learning and avoid excuses not to attend and their children miss out. We expenditures being wasted on old concepts that may are one community and should strive to have all be changing. Auburn residents feel that they are part of our community. I was talking to a few parents a little while Any last words? ago and it was mention that some children would I have always considered it a privilege to serve as rather go without lunch than be teased because they one of Auburn's city councilors and have taken this receive free lunch. Kids hear these negative responsibility seriously. A good councilor needs to be comments and it has an effect on them. Ideally, we on call almost 24/7 while trying to sustain a regular should be providing school lunches for every student work and family life. I have learned through my free. That way well-off families' children and low constituent work that what folks want is someone to income less income families' kids can all eat together help them through the process of how to connect to in good esteem. We already have a progressive tax in the right department to get answers to their questions place to fund much of the school budget – the and concerns. Then there are sometimes they just property tax. A wealthy person or large business pays want to pick up the phone or stop me where ever I am more, a small homeowner pays less and renters pay to voice their concern and all it takes to help them is no property tax directly. Therefore school lunch for all the need for them to know that someone in their local the kids should be part of the budget. government is listening and values what they have to say. I always try to be of service and there for them. What is your solution for Auburn's high school? When it comes to my council activity, I try to always 1. While we wait for the State to move us up on their vote in the best interest of all my constituents. At list for proposed building funds, I would start a real budget time I also try to make better use of taxpayers' 19 of 69 dollars and spend them as wisely as possible given Auburn Residents gives me the most pleasure and the information we receive. With the school budget helps keep me informed and hopefully a better making up almost half of our budget, residents and councilor. I encourage everyone to call or email me parents want us to make sure that the school is also any time with questions, concerns or ideas. My home held accountable, and make sure their dollars are phone number is 784-8458. My home email address spent wisely. I do support students and want them to is [email protected], and I'm just starting my have the best education but I also have to be mindful website at BelindaGerry.com I'd like to thank of the Auburn Taxpayers and how much that they can everyone who has been so supportive, given me afford without being taxed out of their homes and advice as well as guidance, helped to keep me businesses. I enjoy going to the National Night Out informed as to things happening in Auburn that I events, the band concerts in Festival Plaza, the might have missed as well as issues that needed to neighborhood events in New Auburn, the Balloon be address - all of which I feel helped me to become Festival, and various local venues. Mingling with a better City Councilor.

David Young Fred Sanborn was the person who helped me pass out Office Sought: Auburn City Council,the pre-printed stickers used in the day. at large I remember being ask by the local newspaper if I did Home Street Address: 1167 Old not win the primary vote would I be running for Mayor Danville Rd. of Auburn as there would be a special election for Campaign Phone Number: 207 Mayor later that year. My answer at the time was no. I 786-2129 can not remember now who did run for Mayor but this Campaign Email Address: was something I would learn later that Fred Sanborn [email protected] would do a few times. Occupation or primary source of In 1978, I did not win the election to the State income: I work at Pioneer Plastics, 1 Pionite Rd, Legislature but did run for the Auburn School Auburn, Maine. Committee for Ward 4 and served that office for three Education: Dexter Regional High School class of terms (six years). 1972, University of Maine at Farmington, Class of 1976 After taking one year off, I ran again for the Maine BS in Education Legislature. This time I was on the primary ballot and I Family: Married Elizabeth Keene in 1976 of Danville, lost the General election by 100 votes. Maine. We have two daughter: Amy Young of Auburn I then ran for the Maine Legislature as a party &/or & Caroline Young Coffin, wife of Dana Coffin of skipped the party nominations a few more times. I Auburn. We also have two grandchildren: Edith & Mary would finish a few times second in a three way race Coffin. coming in before the man who beat me the first time I Public offices sought or held? The first office I ran ran. for was the State Legislature in 1978. I won my party I have also sought the office of Androscoggin County nomination as a write-in the primary election. As I Commissioner one time. At an earlier date I understand remember it, I had not been a register voter in Auburn was elected to serve on a committee to work on a new every long and I may have yet to join a party when the County charter but the vote to change the charter did former Virginia Goodwin of Danville put my name up asnot pass. It was one of those two part questions. Not a good person who might be willing to run for public sure if one can count that one as a victory. office. I was told no problem. I had less than four days to see voters in Auburn Wards 3, 4, and 5. I would Civic organizations: Former member of the Maine need only 25 write-in votes to win the primary election. Old Cemetery Association, Maine Genealogical Society: serving as the Recording Secretary as few 20 of 69 years as well as on the publication committee. Member Local politics of the Maine Track Club: serving on the board of Directors. Past President of the Androscoggin Life What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during the Underwriters; past Master of Danville Jct Grange; Past past two years that you agree with? What has he President of Androscoggin Historical Society & now done that you disagree with? serve as a board member. Past State Coordinator for This might be a loaded question. The Mayor LaBonte the Maine GenWeb Project. State coordinator of the runs a tight ship. This change was needed but at the largest photos sharing site for running sports same time people have come to feel that they have "mainerunningphotos.com" been cut off. I think we are still working on this. On this disagreement side, I feel that the Mayor has Ice breakers some ideas from the downtown & how we use Great Falls TV, the three cable channels Lewiston-Auburn What is your favorite food? owns, which need more development. The want to just I do not eat red meat as a rule. I eat white meat, the narrow term of "Downtown" is not understanding the bigger problems. I have to say has closed the gap What is your favorite movie? on a few the issues but the use of political muscle has I make movies for my YouTube Channel: Maine not worked that well when you are a "weak Mayor" the Running Photos. But if I have the time to watch a City Charter limits your powers. I think the problems is movie most of anything on the Hallmark channel is many of us voting city councilors might be more worth a look. supportive of the Mayor direction if he would find the time to talk with us one-on-one. Now he may have What is your favorite book? done it his with a few of the City Councils but he has Now this is an interesting question as the only books I not found the tome to talk with me. This should be one have time to read is the Council Packet. As I am a thing I would like to work on to correct if we are both Maine author I have to say the books I have written are elected. very interesting to me. Many are listed on the Androscoggin Historical Society web site. What has the city council done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done What is the best political advice you have that you disagree with? received? I have agreed with the collection of our new City You cannot wait until people to come to you. Go to the Manager. Most of the time things are talked out. So I people. Try not to talk less. People want to be heard. might be forgetting about some of the votes I still have Now I understand people have said I should talk more. disagreements with. The use of Great Falls TV money But we were all given two hears and one mouth for a to balance the budget by Lewiston & Auburn might be reason. Work on what you agree before working on a mistake if in the future years it is done a 3rd time. I what you disagree. understand why it was done but dipping into taxes collected for one purpose to pay for other unrelated What Maine political figure do you admire most? spending is not a good idea. Mr. and Mrs Ted Clark. Mrs Clark was my high school music teacher. Mr. Clark was my high school history What has the city manager and the city staff done and government teacher. Mrs. Clark was a very local during the past two years that you agree with? political figure. She might have never been elected to What have they done that you disagree with? any office. She was in her party because she felt that The City Staff have not well doing what they have done change could be made by being in the party which was with the limited staff. The South Main St. project does not in power. Your voice would be heard better there. seem like we could have been on top of things a little Mr. Clark would tell us if you ever get elected to office better but we might not yet understand on all the and anything goes right take credit for it because if any moving parts on this project. It is projects like this that it thing goes wrong you will be blamed. looks like the ball was dropped on this & I would hope 21 of 69 some type of corrective action would be done so we What is your solution for Auburn's high school? would not be looking at this same type of problem in My stand on this is to wait until the State helps this the the future. funding. Mayor LaBonte did not appoint me to the task force for a new EL because he had to understand What has the school committee done during the where should. past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with? Any last words? The school committee should have asked for the lesserI am an Eagle Scout, this is the highest rank in the Boy budget the 1st time. One the subject of iPads This has Scouts of America. If elected to stay on the City been more of an issue of in your face. The PR on this Council I will be looking to serve on a few different was bad & very little buy into the program has been committees. I am looking to serve on the Auburn gained. Now the overall question might be have the School Committee, I feel that 6+4 years on the ASC is iPads works? Is there better learning. are we having enough for anyone person & the honor should be given better test scores, better readers, better writers, better to another. thinkers? As I am writing this on my PC, have we already lost the face to face interaction we once had?

John T. Spruill Ice breakers Office Sought: Auburn City Council, at large What is your favorite food? Home Street Address: 10 BBQ Pork Ribs! Aron Dr. Campaign Phone Number: What is your favorite movie? 207 240-1870 "The Sound of Music." Campaign Email Address: [email protected] What is your favorite book? Facebook "The Audacity of Hope." page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Auburnsfutur e/512328418837011 What is the best political advice you have Twitter Account: @auburnsfuture. Please visit my received? website, www.auburnsfuture.com If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the Occupation or primary source of income: Human problem Resource Professional and Auburn substitute teacher Education: Master of Science, Human Resource What Maine political figure do you admire most? Management and Development, Chapman University; I admire Olympia Snowe because she stuck to her Bachelor of Arts Political Science, University of moral convictions and was willing to leave office Southern Maine rather than compromise them. Family: Happily married to Paula for 28 years with 2 adopted sons Cory and Caleb and our dog Chloe and Local politics cat Ellie. Public offices sought or held? I have served as a What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during Councilor-at-Large in Auburn and also as the Mayor's the past two years that you agree with? What has Rep on the Auburn School Board. he done that you disagree with? Mayor Labonte' has focused attention on the socio- economic disparity that is developing in Auburn neighborhoods and how it is changing the dynamics

22 of 69 in Auburn. He has not supported the citizen's effort to learning including input, accountability and explore consolidation with Lewiston, which I support. responsibility from the student.

What has the city council done during the past What is your solution for Auburn's high school? two years that you agree with? What have they As I believe we should consolidate with Lewiston, I done that you disagree with? don't think we should build anything without looking at I strongly disagreed with the decision not to fund the the consolidation. As a concept, I strongly support co- Balloon Festival, limit operations of the fire station, locating with the Middle School. As a person who and curtail recycling. I agree with their decision to grew up with a co-located middle and high school, I fund these when more funds became available know from first hand experience the educational benefits. Co-location also melds well with the What has the city manager and the city staff done individualized learning that is being implemented this during the past two years that you agree with? year and creates greater options. What have they done that you disagree with? The City Manager and Staff has done a tremendous Any last words? job managing the city with limited (and in my opinion I believe Auburn needs leadership with a vision. We inadequate) resources. I will not fault them for their have cut to the bone for too many years.When there efforts. is no muscle, there is no movement. We cannot afford to sit still. We must invest in our future and be What has the school committee done during the willing to sacrifice some in order to make that future past two years that you agree with? What have happen. Our generation must be willing to sacrifice they done that you disagree with? for the betterment of our society with the same The School Committee proposed what I felt was a resolve that past generations sacrificed for our reasonable budget, but did a poor job explaining to freedom. Other countries have kicked the door down the impact of state cuts, the effect of inflation, and are are moving in. We cannot blame them for wanting other factors that drove the budget increase to the better for themselves, but not at our expense. We public. I disagree with the decision to stick with Mac's. must do better than stay competitive if we want to I strongly agree with the efforts to redesign education lead. Let's roll up our sleeve's at get to work! to the individual and move away from a age/grade based system and focus instead on individualized

Levi. G. Gervais Brooke (6), a daughter named Kyleigh (10), and son Office Sought: Auburn City named Donny (14), all attending public schools here Council, at large in Auburn. We love spending time together doing Home Street Address: 46 anything. We love cooking together, playing games Fourth St and sports, watching movies, adventuring out to new Campaign Email Address: places and going to the beach. [email protected] Public offices sought or held? I am a member of Occupation or primary source the Auburn Board of Assessment Review, and this is of income: Home Dad the first time I have sought any other city office Education: Graduated from position. Gray-New Gloucester High Civic organizations: I enjoy volunteering weekly at School, have many certifications from bar tending to my daughter's local elementary school. welding to customer service trainer from technical education establishments and corporations. Ice breakers Family: My long time girlfriend works in the legal field, her and I have an amazing daughter named What is your favorite food? 23 of 69 Sauteed fish and vegetables. I disagree with the fact that the city states in the charter that taxes are not to be raised more than 1.7 What is your favorite movie? percent in any year between city and school There are so many. How about any movie I get to spending. However the council voted, not the voter as watch with my family, girlfriend and/or friends. As for it is with the school department, to accept a 2.2 this summers movies, "Despicable Me 2" would be percent increase in spending, thus requiring the my favorite release this summer. school department to balance spending so the charter can be met. What is your favorite book? The problem is everyone, school and city, are seeing "The Great Gatsby". increases in the cost of living. The city council needs to be more understanding and work more closely with What is the best political advice you have the school department with the knowledge that costs received? are increasing in the education industry just as they Just be yourself. are in maintenance of a city. I also feel that having a commission to look into What Maine political figure do you admire most? combining Lewiston and Auburn is a waste of time I don't really have one. I would like to even start my and money. Lewiston has its own problems just as we own political party, called the United party. I believe do and I don't believe that combining the cities would that we should be all united and work together toward help these problems, I believe it will just spread them. a greater good. Also I do not know any resident of Auburn that likes I do not believe in partisan politics, and have always being told we live in Lewiston. We are independent thought that it wasn't fair that if one is not labeled a from Lewiston and we are proud citizens of Auburn! "Democrat" or "Republican" then they have no chance in winning a presidential election, no matter What has the city manager and the city staff done how great of a person they are. Just as the name of during the past two years that you agree with? our country, The United States of America, I think that What have they done that you disagree with? we should be united in making our land the greatest. I like the efforts to beautify our city and improve the city to make it more inviting. Local politics I disagree with projects such as the block of Court What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during Street between Turner and Main seems like it has the past two years that you agree with? What has been redone several times over, why wasn't it just he done that you disagree with? done correctly the first time. Or, the South Main I like how Mayor LaBonte makes appearances, with a Street project is using expensive granite curbing, that positive outlook in support of events in our city and does not seem necessary. The new pavement in New does not make negative remarks as we have seen far Auburn is great, however it does not meet with the too widespread in government lately. project on South Main. There will be a large segment As far as disagree, I feel that he seems distracted at missed between the two projects that needs repair as several points during public forums at council well. I feel that money that could be saved from meetings in which citizens take their time to go to and projects could help spread the wealth of needed work up the courage to get up to go in front of updates to infrastructure. everyone and give their input to the council. What has the school committee done during the What has the city council done during the past past two years that you agree with? What have two years that you agree with? What have they they done that you disagree with? done that you disagree with? I think that a lot of stresses have been placed upon I think that the council is trying to balance needs with the school committee. I think that we all feel that we supply. should be protecting the quality of education for the 24 of 69 youth of our city. I applaud the school department in our students, not just money. Also if we utilize the trying things that are cutting edge and thinking amazing resource we have, our wonderful students outside of the box. I think that the more that we can and teachers, to do things that our city needs it will learn from other school systems will help, but I also save the city money and also bring invaluable support the school department's way of making experience to the students. Auburn Schools an example that schools from around the world could learn from as well. This just shows Any last words? that there are things that are working. I also I love ideas!! I have ideas that can save our city understand that just like every one of us the school money as well as ideas that will bring more money department faces real life things such as rising costs into our city. I also love others ideas as well! I feel and maintenance to buildings, equipment and that there are no bad ideas, as even the worst ideas consumables. I think that the school department has have parts that can be very useful. tried to not have a major impact on the taxpayer and does realize the burden on the taxpayer. It is just a I want to give the people of Auburn a voice by giving very fine line and the school department does have them someone who wants to hear their ideas. I want the best interest of our youth in mind. to hear about the things that you like and do not like in our city, and I also want to hear how these things What is your solution for Auburn's high school? impact you and how you think that things can be We have many corporations in our city and beyond improved. I do feel that we have a great and beautiful that may be able to help with needed implements and city and I would just like to try to make this an even possible sponsorship. I would like to get the better city and never stop improving our city and community involved, and also have the students more continuing to make a positive impact to the state, involved with needed services and research in our nation, world. city. There is much that our community can provide to

Robert A. Sevigny What is the best political advice you have Office Sought: Auburn City Council, at large received? Home Street Address: 86 Sixth st None. Campaign Phone Number: 241-0406 Campaign Email: [email protected] What Maine political figure do you admire most? Occupation or primary source of income: Heavy None. equipment/truck mechanic. Emergency Vehicle Technician. Local politics Education: High school, then the military. Family: Father/Grandfather. What has Mayor Jonathan Labonte done during Public offices sought or held?None the past two years that you agree with? What has Civic organizations: None he done that you disagree with? I disagree with the non-involvement stance when it Ice breakers comes to city departments. What is your favorite food? What has the city council done during the past two I have no favorites. years that you agree with? What have they done that What is your favorite movie? you disagree with? I do not watch many movies. I disagree with the non-involvement stance when it What is your favorite book? comes to city departments. It is the councils duty to I have no favorites. represent the citizens of Auburn, and part of that representation means that the council has to know

25 of 69 what is going on behind the scenes to make sure the going to need full community involvement to come up taxpayers are getting the best services possible with something, and that something cannot be to put provided in a fiscally responsible manner. the entire burden on property owners.

What has the city manager and the city staff done Any last words? during the past two years that you agree with? At this time, I am against consolidating the two cities. What have they done that you disagree with? There are so many unknowns that will be quite costly The manager is a product of the council. The council to address. Consolidating the two cities entail far needs to set the direction of the city and then let the more than the stroke of a pen. Before any ballot manager manage. question on the consolidation goes before the voters, What has the school committee done during the past they need to be fully informed of the process, any two years that you agree with? What have they done hurdles and costs, both anticipated and that you disagree with? unanticipated. The only issue I have with the school committee is that it appears as though they do not know who they I also believe we need to look at all city departments. answer to. They answer to the taxpayers, not the Restructure them as needed. Renegotiate union superintendent. The superintendent answer to the contracts as needed. With me, everything will be on school committee, and the committee in turn, the table. We need to scrutinize spending and answers to the taxpayers. develop a prudent spending policy that reflects the times that we are now enduring. If elected, I am not What is your solution for Auburn's high school? looking to lead; I am looking to represent the citizens I do not have a solution, and a solution is not going to of Auburn. come from a committee of hand picked few. We are

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Christopher T. Langis responsibility in the town and city governments of Office Sought: Auburn School Androscoggin County. Committee, at large Home Street Address: 85 Ice breakers Pride Road Campaign Phone Number: What is your favorite food? 207 520-9271 My favorite meal would have to be a chicken stir-fry Campaign Email Address: with broccoli, cauliflower, pea pods, carrots and [email protected] peppers, served over rice. Occupation or primary source of income: I am the office manager for a ship What is your favorite movie? chandlery in South Portland, we supply large marine "Star Trek II - The wrath of Khan." vessels calling Maine and New Hampshire with everything a ship needs to operate. We are in a very What is your favorite book? competitive business and my experience finding ways "The next bend in the river," by C. J. Stevens to save money and get our customers as much bang for their buck will be beneficial if elected to the school What is the best political advice you have committee. received? Education: I attended the Waynflete School in I have not received a whole lot of direct advise for this Portland from kindergarten through fifth grade, I then campaign, however I have learned a lot in the past few attended Windham public schools through High School years from watching our "leaders" in Washington, what and obtained my high school equivalency credential I have learned the most is that you must always stand from Lewiston adult education. on principle and fight for what you believe in. When Family: I am blessed to have a 10 year old son, good compromises with bad, bad always wins. I am Cameron, whom I have been raising as a single dad committed to exposing waste and abuse of the with help from his loving grandmother and a strong taxpayers hard-earned and under appreciated dollars family support network. We enjoy playing many no matter what pressures or intimidation may come my different sports including Auburn suburban baseball way. and YMCA basketball. We spend a lot of time camping, fishing, mineral collecting and many other outdoor What Maine political figure do you admire most? activities. One of our favorite ways to spend time Governor LePage's fearless determination to be a good outdoors is hiking and hunting for tourmaline at Mt. steward of taxpayer dollars even in the face of a bias Apatite park in Auburn. and unrelenting Maine media is very inspiring and Public offices sought or held? This is my first time admirable. seeking elected office. I have volunteered for various statewide and local campaigns, including being a part Local politics of governor LePage's successful primary and general election efforts. What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during the Civic organizations: I am currently a voting member past two years that you agree with? What has he of the Androscoggin County Republican Committee. done that you disagree with? We are always working to promote candidates who are Overall I believe that Mayor LaBonte has done a great committed to restoring and maintaining fiscal job as Mayor. He is a great leader and has excellent

27 of 69 communication skills, I am very proud to have him I must first say that there is not a lot that the committee representing us when he is meeting with small has done that has impressed me. If I had to pick business owners and corporate figures about bringing something positive it would be that after two of their jobs to Auburn. If I had to disagree with him on budgets were rejected by the voters they finally put on something It would have to be his strong desire to havetheir thinking caps and proposed a moderately more shared services with Lewiston, I believe it is a responsible budget.I have disagreed with much of what slippery slope to go down. In the end, if you have this the committee has done in recent years. I am not a fan mentality about combining the two cities in as many of the iPad program, nor how it was initially paid for ways as possible to save money, you could end up with a huge amount of rainy day money that should with one school system, and if you are going down this have been returned to the taxpayers. I am not road of saving money by any means necessary than impressed with the budgets they have proposed, my you could end up with one mega school for all main priority if elected to the school committee will be students, to me that is a very bad idea. Why not have to dig into the budget, go line by line, dollar by dollar one city hall while we are at it? Auburn needs to remainand expose past wasteful spending and propose a a sovereign city. responsible path forward.

What has the city council done during the past two What is your solution for Auburn's high school? years that you agree with? What have they done Edward Little is a beautiful school that is simply in need that you disagree with? of some TLC and cosmetic repair. If it were in as direly I think the council has done a good job allowing the bad shape as many like to proclaim than how is it still people that show up at meetings to have their voices being used at full capacity today? I see no need to heard. However, the council needs to do so much moredemolish and replace it. If building a new school is to get more citizens involved and active with the approved and does happen, than I would recommend business of the city. I think it is a real travesty that not building a brick palace that is just going to be torn there is no electronic sign in front of city hall that down before its actual useful life span. announces when the next meeting will be held. This should be addressed, and soon. Any last words? I think it is time to elect people who are ready to shake What has the city manager and the city staff done things up on the school committee. If elected, I promise during the past two years that you agree with? to do everything in my power to expose waste in the What have they done that you disagree with? school budget and to work hard to pass a budget that n/a works for both the kids AND the taxpayers. The only way to see where every dollar is spent is to be on the What has the school committee done during the school committee and that is why I am running. I look past two years that you agree with? What have forward to serving the hardworking taxpayers of they done that you disagree with? Auburn. I would be honored to receive your vote.

Francois Bussiere Education: High School graduate, two-year Office Sought: Auburn School certificate. Committee, at large Family: Have two sons, one in Public service. Other Home Street Address: 9 Winter is Executive Chef for a top wholesale food distributor; St. Two grandsons, both in college. Campaign Email Address: Public offices sought or held? I have been a [email protected] School committee Member for the past five years. Occupation or primary source of I was Director for 35 Years of a Local Private School income: Retired social security; And GRADUATED about 2000 students; Being Rental property responsible to interview all prospective students; 28 of 69 Taking care of ALL financial applications as well as well in advance. Councilmen should give the City filing all of the reports for same. Manager direction rather then being directed by the I was in charge of all operation of this school, Mayor. including schedule of the instructional methods and system throughout their schooling. What has the city manager and the city staff done during the past two years that you agree with? Civic organizations: Being responsible for this What have they done that you disagree with? school, it took all of my time working between 50 to They got to approve the two sheet ice arena as an 60 hours a week, therefore I could not be civically economic stimulus. I hope that it will be successful. I involved during this time in my life. I was a have been against it and still am. workaholic. What has the school committee done during the Ice breakers past two years that you agree with? What have What is your favorite food? they done that you disagree with? Chinese pot pies and also Thai food Approving the iPad's for the kindergarten and then also for the 1 st grade. It has shown to be a great What is your favorite movie? movement for there have progress faster then if they "Gone with the Wind" and also "Les Miserables". would never had them. This year the State bought the iPads for all Middle School students as well and the What is your favorite book? School Committee got them for the High School. This Any book that deal with technology, computers and was the best move on our part for TECHNOLOGY is iPads. the wave of the FUTURE — just look around and you will NOTICE how they are being used in a lot of What is the best political advice you have places. This will be the THIRD year where persons received? are coming from a lot of FAR AWAY places to look at Vote your conscience, I am a very conservative type our program. of person. Look at all sides of the spectrum and then make a best vote for the majority. What is your solution for Auburn's high school? Wait until the State approves the FUNDING of it. It What Maine political figure do you admire most? needs to be made better so that we can get our Governor LePage he was voted into office to bring Accreditation BACK. down the cost of welfare and now that he done this he is being criticized. This needed to be done for we Any last words? will be broke soon if this is not contained I have worked towards trying to make the Council and School Committee work together and this has not yet Local politics happened and I doubt if it will ever happen. I have given it my all to make things happen for the What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during STUDENTS' Education. It seems that the only time the past two years that you agree with? What has we get an audience at our School Board a Meetings he done that you disagree with? is when there are complaints about we are asking for No Comment too MUCH money for this and it always happen that the school Budget gets DECREASED. What has the city council done during the past I would like to see more PARENTAL involvement in two years that you agree with? What have they their children's education. Children are OUR FUTURE done that you disagree with? and we should be more concern with their TRAINING. Took them a long time to get going but once they did Come and visit our meeting and MAKE suggestion as they seem to still be divided in their voting. You to what you would like for us to do. almost can guess the way they will vote on issues 29 of 69 Laurie Tannenbaum understands the need for compromise and works Office Sought: Auburn toward creating policy that benefits everyone, not just School Committee, at large the few. Home Street Address: 36 Local politics Lake Street Campaign Phone Number: What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during 207 784-1279 the past two years that you agree with? What has Campaign Email Address: he done that you disagree with?

What has the city council done during the past [email protected] two years that you agree with? What have they Occupation or primary source of income: Senior done that you disagree with? Web Content Editor at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Education: Curry College, Bachelor's degree in What has the city manager and the city staff done Communications; Simmons College, Master of during the past two years that you agree with? Science degree in Communications Management What have they done that you disagree with? Family: My husband and I have two children. Our oldest son just graduated from Edward Little and is What has the school committee done during the now attending Dartmouth College to study past two years that you agree with? What have engineering. Our youngest son is a sophomore at they done that you disagree with? ELHS and is interested in drama and culinary arts. As The School Committee continues to put children first a family, we enjoy the many activities offered by the and focuses on what is best for their education. The Twin Cities. One of our favorite events each year is committee has embraced customized learning and the Great Falls Balloon Festival. has supported the professional development needs of Public offices sought or held? the teachers so they can fully and successfully In 2011, I ran as a write-in candidate for the school implement this 21st century approach to educating committee at-large position. This is my second time our children. The School Committee had to make running for a public seat. difficult decisions this budget season to finally present a budget that was approved by the city. While the Ice breakers final approved budget was not what we felt was What is your favorite food? needed to fully support our children, teachers and Lobster programs, we were able to ensure that it was student focused. People and programs essential to providing What is your favorite movie? our children with a great education remained intact. "The Princess Bride." Moving forward, we need to communicate more successfully with our citizens. We need to find ways What is your favorite book? to share more fully what happens in our schools and "A Prayer for Owen Meany," by John Irving how we use the funds we receive.

What is the best political advice you have What is your solution for Auburn's high school? received? At this time, it is best to wait for state funding. Listen to what people have to say and always have an open mind. Any last words? I have always been and continue to be deeply What Maine political figure do you admire most? committed to providing the students of Auburn with I admire Angus King for his bipartisan approach to the best possible education. I will continue to work politics. He's an independent, with an open mind and toward that goal whether I am a part of this committee is willing to listen and consider varying opinions. He or not. 30 of 69 Robert Mennealy He is well organized and seems to see the big picture Office Sought: Auburn School While not entirely his fault, the total valuation of the city Committee, at large declined during his first term which is not good and Home Street Address: 43 Royal unprecedented, I believe. Oaks Drive Campaign Phone Number: 782-What has the city council done during the past two 4678 years that you agree with? What have they done Campaign Email Address: that you disagree with? [email protected] They approved the building of the new ice arena which Occupation or primary source will help with the cities valuation problem that I've of income: Retired Income from previously mentioned and provide much needed new Social Security and investments. customers for local business owners. The council I My wife is employed by St. Marys believe should not have passed the two school budgets Health Care System and also Clover Health Care in that were ultimately defeated by voters. They would Auburn, she is a hard worker. have saved the city the cost of two elections by doing Education: BS in Education/government major, 1971; so! Also Masters in Public Administration from UMO. Family: My wife and I reside with her Dad, and we What has the city manager and the city staff done have 2 grown children during the past two years that you agree with? Public offices sought or held? Former three term What have they done that you disagree with? Auburn City Councilor. They have streamlined some things which is good, but Civic organizations: Maine Adaptive Sports the lack of more economic development is not.

Ice breakers What has the school committee done during the What is your favorite food? past two years that you agree with? What have Homemade lasagna and Maine seafood. they done that you disagree with? They do not have a real feel for the pulse of the city What is your favorite movie? and i'ts taxpayers. Suggesting that we should pay more "Serpico." now, because we will be required to so by the state in What is your favorite book? two years illustrated that disconnect to those of us "The Pillars of The Earth," by Ken Follett struggling with higher taxes now, due to state revenue sharing cuts What is the best political advice you have received? What is your solution for Auburn's high school? Be honest, and be your self! I think the school committee has finally agreed that waiting for State funding is the only real solution and I What Maine political figure do you admire most? agree with that. The late Ed Muskie, who I interned for, because he was honest, humble and himself. Any last words? I feel that I am down to earth and relate well to the Local politics common citizen/taxpayer and will listen to them and What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during thestrive for a cost effective and student-oriented school past two years that you agree with? What has he department that we can be proud of, and that other done that you disagree with? Maine communities will envy!

31 of 69 Ron Potvin What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during Office Sought: Auburn School the past two years that you agree with? What has Committee, at large he done that you disagree with? Home Street Address: 82 Had that shot of Jagermeister and stayed standing... Northern Avenue and then he had the second. Seriously, he continues Campaign Email Address: to move Auburn forward in recreational investment [email protected] and transportation infrastructure. I do not agree with Occupation or primary source of joint services discussion. income: Corrections officer, Androscoggin Sheriffs dept.: What has the city council done during the past Private security consultant. two years that you agree with? What have they Education: Mass. Police Academy, (law done that you disagree with? enforcement); Maine Criminal Justice Academy They have basically kept the city going without (corrections). fanfare. But I disagree with letting inflated school Family: Single, member of large extended family budgets move forward without being fiscally here in Auburn stretching across 4 generations accountable — which is what the duty of council is. Public offices sought or held? Auburn city councillor Auburn School committee member Have What has the city manager and the city staff done run in the past for Auburn Mayor, State rep, and state during the past two years that you agree with? senate What have they done that you disagree with? Civic organizations: Lewiston/Auburn bowling They also continue moving the city forward with the association (bowler of 15 years)Small property mayors vision. I do not agree with keeping $15 million owners of Auburn(land owner activist) LACC (West in the fund balance Auburn community projects) What has the school committee done during the Ice breakers past two years that you agree with? What have What is your favorite food? they done that you disagree with? Sauteed Cajun alligator I have not agreed with anything they have done and have disagreed on anything financial or budget What is your favorite movie? oriented. "2001 space Odyssey;" Very much like life itself. What is your solution for Auburn's high school? What is your favorite book? A tiered approach: One building at a time until the World Almanac ( junkie of useless knowledge). whole high school is replaced. Each unit would be about $15 million and would be more attainable than What is the best political advice you have trying for $60 million. This changes if the state funds received? the project. I would try to keep any bonding below If you cannot make a decision, then don't!! (Dad) $20 million.

What Maine political figure do you admire most? Any last words? Both former Senators Cohen and Mitchell for I recognize that education is a fundamental building attempting to bring both sides together. block to city growth. That, however, does not supply a blank check to spend freely and without direction and Local politics limited accountability. We need to maintain responsible cost of living increases knowing that these come on the backs of taxpayers and taxpayers need to see results for their investment.

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Michael Farrell Candidate did not respond.

School Committee — Ward 2

Bonnie Hayes Office Sought: Auburn School Local politics Committee, Ward 2 Home Street Address: 172 Allen What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during Ave. the past two years that you agree with? What has Campaign Phone Number: 207- he done that you disagree with? 782-1386 Campaign Email Address: TBD-- [email protected] Occupation or primary source of income: Territory What has the city council done during the past Manager for UPCInsurance. two years that you agree with? What have they Education: BS in Education, University of Maine, done that you disagree with? Orono. Family: I am married to Bob Hayes and we have two TBD grown children and three grandchildren. Public offices sought or held? This is not the first What has the city manager and the city staff done time I have run for Ward 2 School Committee. during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with? Ice breakers I am not in a position to agree or disagree with staff or What is your favorite food? TBD the city manager. What is your favorite movie? TBD What has the school committee done during the What is your favorite book? TBD past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with? What is the best political advice you have The school committee has begun to implement Mass received? Customize Learning. This is a means of education To be myself and to be honest that will begin to train our students for their future. I think this is an important step for our children. What Maine political figure do you admire most? George Mitchell: Mr.Mitchell is a true statesman and What is your solution for Auburn's high school? has represented the State of Maine and the United We need to look at all solutions for ELHS. It is States with honor. important that we exhaust all means of state funding

33 of 69 before we ask the tax payers of Auburn to support the There probably is not one solution that will appeal to construction of a new school. tax payers but a combination of ideas that will put Auburn on the cutting edge of education.

School Committee — Ward 3

Daniel Herrick Thomas Kendall Candidate did not respond. Candidate did not respond.

School Committee — Ward 4

Tracey Levesque for Sandcastle and my children's classrooms, if called Office Sought: Auburn School upon. Committee, Ward 4 Home Street Address: 264 Ice breakers Beech Hill Road Campaign Phone Number: 783- What is your favorite food? 8242 Crepes with anything ranging from sweet to savory. Campaign Email Address: [email protected] What is your favorite movie? Occupation or primary source Currently, the documentary, "The Crash Reel." of income: Stay-at-home mother. Husband is CEO of Riveting, courageous and inspirational, all wrapped Argo Marketing Group. together with Kevin Pearce's passion. Education: New England Culinary Institute Family: I am a busy mom who is constantly running What is your favorite book? around. My day ranges from activities for the kids, to Anything from Kristin Hannah. She always hits them attending meetings, helping with homework, keeping out of the park. the husband on task, cooking, taking care of the house and all of the family pets, even mowing the What is the best political advice you have lawn. I love it, wouldn't trade it, but it can get crazy at received? times! Never stop voicing your position. Continue to stay Public offices sought or held? Presently hold Ward true to what you believe in. 4 seat. What Maine political figure do you admire most? Civic organizations: I sit on the board for Hands down, Olympia Snowe. She went from being a Sandcastle Clinical & Educational Services in wife to a senator who demonstrates poise, Lewiston. I am a member of Holy Trinity Greek professionalism, compassion, humility and Orthodox Church in Lewiston. I also volunteer my leadership. To see her in the papers as a young child time for The Dempsey Challenge, my gardening skills

34 of 69 and then have conversation with her as an adult is Accountability needs to be in place when something such a humbling experience. of this proportion has occurred. It seems to have just been swept under the rug with no real light shed on it. Local politics Unfortunately, taxpayers feel the burden of this error.

What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during What has the school committee done during the the past two years that you agree with? What has past two years that you agree with? What have he done that you disagree with? they done that you disagree with? I called upon his leadership when the two-hour delay The approach with customized learning is coming to for middle and high school students was put back on fruition which is wonderful to see. I am eager to see the table for the second time during school how my son does in a customized classroom this committee. I was happy with his proactive approach year. I am also happy that we decided to wait for for dealing with the issue while he was out of state at State funding for ELHS. I voted against it going on the time. What I don't agree with is his lack of taxpayers' backs in the first place. acknowledgement toward school board members What I have disagreed with has been known publicly. during joint meetings. We all have a purpose for I still disagree with iPads for grades K-2. I still know being present at those meetings, whether we agree that not all iPads are customized for each student or or disagree. I also didn't agree with his comment that an occupational therapist was never put in place about my church's check clearing during a meeting to make sure teachers are having the students handle about the Greek Festival signs. It was not needed or the iPads correctly with regard to fine motor skill appropriate. development. This was what the public was sold prior to my joining of the board. I also do not agree with What has the city council done during the past iPads going into middle and high school hands. They two years that you agree with? What have they should have had laptops. To have students share done that you disagree with? keyboards or that the students are purchasing The Council must be commended for spearheading keyboards so they can type faster in class is absurd. the redesign of the city website and urging residents to become more involved with the comings and What is your solution for Auburn's high school? goings of their community. It's been a slow process, Unfortunately, we have to take the road like all other but more and more residents are reaching out, which schools and that is to wait for State funding. We must is great. We have councilors that have had a huge also man up and take responsibility for the condition impact on gaining trust back with residents, which has the school is currently in. It didn't get there overnight. been crucial in this process. We need to learn, wait and be patient and then be responsible for the new ELHS when the State I disagreed with the new ice arena being built. I approves funding. believe the energy should have been put elsewhere. It's here now, so we'll see what it generates for local Any last words? businesses. Voters should know that I am very passionate when it comes to voting, and I do weigh pros and cons on What has the city manager and the city staff done each issue. I will also continue to fight for the during the past two years that you agree with? importance of handwriting and cursive writing. No What have they done that you disagree with? matter how much technology there is, there will I think Clint is great for Auburn. He seems to have his always be a need to know and utilize penmanship. hands in everything and is a team player. There is Voters should also know that there is a lot of behind definitely a different energy in the building then there the scenes that go on. I am in constant was years prior. I look forward to seeing Auburn grow correspondence with the citizens of Auburn, not just under Clint's leadership.The big issue I have with the Ward 4. I have no issue reaching out to the City was the huge tax error that was committed. superintendent for their answers. 35 of 69 School Committee — Ward 5

Lawrence Pelletier What is your favorite movie? Office Sought: Auburn School One of my favorites would be "The Godfather". Committee, Ward 4 Home Street Address: 129 What is your favorite book? Second Street The Jack Reacher series by Lee Child. Campaign Phone Number: 207 319-3018 What is the best political advice you have Campaign Email Address: received? [email protected] "Don't let anyone deter you from what you feel in your Occupation or primary source heart is right". of income: Retired/working part time as needed at Maine Oxy in Auburn. What Maine political figure do you admire most? Education: Graduated from Edward Little Class of Senator Olympia Snowe. She always stood by her 1965 convictions and never let the people of Maine and this Family: My wife and I met while I was stationed at country down. Grissom Air Force Base in Indiana. We have been married for 45 years, have two sons, six Local politics grandchildren and one great-grandchild. We operate a Day Care in our home and enjoy many different What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during aspects of life. the past two years that you agree with? What has Public offices sought or held? I was asked to run he done that you disagree with? for school committee during the re-evaluation in When first elected to office, he made a point to Auburn a few years ago. I was defeated during a re- express his feelings of being an advocate for election attempt and then elected again on my third education, as did other councilors. Now that nearly attempt. two years has passed, I don't feel that some of his Civic organizations: New Auburn Social Club, very negative comments have helped our quest to Pastime Club, I am a Steward for the Barker Arms find common ground so the council and school Trail in conjunction with the Androscoggin Land Trust committee can all work for the common good of this and L/A Trails. A member of Auburn's Park Watch community. Program, A member of the New Auburn Village Center Study, a member of the New Auburn Village What has the city council done during the past Association and also many committees and sub- two years that you agree with? What have they committees associated with the school department. done that you disagree with? I think they have done their best not to impact our Ice breakers taxes while keeping as many city services as possible. However at times I feel they have been a What is your favorite food? split group that has not always been on the same This time of the year that would be corn on the cob page when dealing with certain issues or did not all from Bell Farms. I also enjoy a tender steak now and seem prepared to deal with those issues. again.

36 of 69 What has the city manager and the city staff done moment I cannot think of any issue that we voted on during the past two years that you agree with? What that I disagree with. have they done that you disagree with? I think that overall they have done a great job running What is your solution for Auburn's high school? our city, even with the occasional mixed messages At one of our E.L. steering committee meetings, from council. someone suggested that "You can teach kids in a tent if you have to." I am hoping that with the help of the What has the school committee done during the state, we can provide them with something much past two years that you agree with? What have better than a tent: A place of learning that our city and they done that you disagree with? state can be proud of. I believe that Mass Customized Learning is a huge step in the right direction on our journey to educate Any last words? our students. I like the fact that we are continuing our I am certainly not in this for the glory or the big bucks, commitment with the iPad program and that we but that I care deeply about all our children from pre- haven't given up on building a new high school. At the K to grade 12 and hope that with our help they can achieve their dreams in this ever changing world.

Stanwood "Joe" Gray Office Sought: Auburn School Committee, Ward 5 What has Mayor Jonathan LaBonte done during Home Street Address: 1200 Sopers Mill Rd. the past two years that you agree with? What has Campaign Phone Number: 207 615-6957 he done that you disagree with? Campaign Email Address: [email protected] What has the city council done during the past Facebook page: two years that you agree with? What have they https :// www . facebook . com / pages / Stanwood - Gray - done that you disagree with? For - Ward -5- School - Committee ... Occupation or primary source of income: Farming What has the city manager and the city staff done Education: College during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with? Civic organizations: United New Auburn Association What has the school committee done during the Ice breakers past two years that you agree with? What have What is your favorite food? they done that you disagree with? What is your favorite movie? What is your favorite book? What is your solution for Auburn's high school? What is the best political advice you have received? Any last words? What Maine political figure do you admire most? I am ready to listen to all educators or residents about how to improve our schools. Local politics

37 of 69 Lewiston voter information

Polling Places Ward 1: Lewiston Armory 65 Central Ave. Ward 2: Montello School 407 East Ave. Ward 3: Lewiston Armory 65 Central Ave. Ward 4: Longley Elementary School 145 Birch St. Ward 5: Longley Elementary School 145 Birch St. Ward 6: The Green Ladle/LRTC 156 East Ave. Ward 7: Longley Elementary School 145 Birch St.

Absentee Ballots Call or visit the City Clerk’s office in Lewiston City Hall to register for an absentee ballot or go the city’s website, www.lewistonmaine.gov. Ballots can be requested until Oct. 31, 2013 and must be returned by 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Contact City Clerk: Kathy Montejo, [email protected] or 207 513-3124, for more information.

Open Seats

Mayor Laurent F. Gilbert School Committee Ward 1 Linda M. Scott Robert E. Macdonald

City Council Ward 1 John T. Butler School Committee Ward 2 Paul St. Pierre Leslie T. Dubois Stavros Mendros

City Council Ward 2 Donald D'Auteuil School Committee Ward 3 Trinh Burpee

City Council Ward 3 Nathan Libby School Committee Ward 4 James R. Handy

City Council Ward 4 Darcy Reed School Committee Ward 5 None Doreen Christ

City Council Ward 5 Charles A. Soule School Committee Ward 6 Dawn Hartill Kristen Cloutier Matthew P. Roy Richard White

City Council Ward 6 Mark Cayer School Committee Ward 7 Tom Shannon

City Council Ward 7 Michael Lachance School Committee At large Cindy Mendros Richard Desjardins Zam Zam Mohamud

38 of 69 Lewiston Candidate Profiles

Mayoral Candidates

Laurent Gilbert Office Sought: Lewiston mayor In the interim, I served on the staff of Sen. Susan Home Street Address: 39 Cote Collins. I then served as the associate director of the St. Maine Community Policing Institute at the University Campaign Phone Number: 207 of Maine at Augusta. I served in the U.S. Army during 784-1958 the period 1965-1967 with one of those two years in Facebook page: Facebook. the Republic of Vietnam. com/LarryGilbertMayor Twitter Account: Civic organizations: I serve as vice president of the @GilbertForMayor Franco-American Heritage Center board of directors. Occupation or primary source of income: Retired I am a member of the Knights of Columbus. I co-chair Education: Bachelor of Science degree in the the Coalition for a Safer Maine. I also serve on the administration of justice and Associate of Science board of directors for the Maine Alliance for Retired degree in criminal justice, both with distinction, from Americans. With my wife, we serve as volunteers for the University of Maine at Augusta; graduate of the the Jubilee Center. I officiate at Bates College track FBI National Academy; graduate of the New England meets. I have served as a member of the Lewiston Law Enforcement Management Training Institute. Downtown Advisory Board, the board of directors of the Sisters of Charity Health System, Holy Cross I am a graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Parish Council, Holy Cross School Board. I have also Academy. I have attended a multitude of law served on the board of directors of the Maine Citizens enforcement seminars, training sessions and Against Gun Violence and as a member of Mayors conferences as well as for municipal government. Against Illegal Guns.

Family: I have been happily married to the former Ice breakers Patricia Rodrigue of Augusta for 43 years. We are the parents of three adult children, Karen Bowe of What is your favorite movie? It is the documentary Portland, Karla McMahon of Westbrook and Laurent film, "Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness" Jr. of Lewiston. produced by my friend Patrice O'Neil of Oakland, We are the proud grandparents of identical twin Calif. granddaughters, Kendra and Eva Bowe, who are 1 What is your favorite book? year old. "The Lost Art of Healing: Practicing Compassion in Medicine," by Dr. Bernard Lown, Nobel Peace Prize Public offices sought or held? : I have served as laureate and a 1938 graduate of Lewiston High mayor of Lewiston for five years during the period School. 2007-2012. I have also served 25 years on the What is the best political advice you have Lewiston Police Department, advancing through the received? The advice came from former United ranks to chief of police — a position I held for five States Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell years before being appointed by President Bill Clinton when he called me in July 1992 to tell me that he was as the United States marshal for the District of Maine nominating me to President Bill Clinton to serve as where I served for eight years. the United States marshal for the District of Maine. 39 of 69 He said, “Larry, I ask but one thing of you and that is As a result of my insistence, the citizens were heard that you obey the law.” I am proud to say that I have loud and clear. During my term of office, we made a always lived up to his advice and request. Having change in city administration where we are now served as a law enforcement officer, obeying the law fortunate to have the professional expertise and has always been my guiding principle. experience of City Administrator Ed Barrett. I remember one City Council meeting ending at 1:45 What Maine political figure do you admire most? I a.m. admire former Sen. George J. Mitchell for his outstanding service to the state of Maine and the With the system presented by Ed Barrett, workshops United States. Aside from serving as a United States are held on issues to come up before the City Council District Judge and U.S. Senate Majority Leader, he where all questions can be answered and when the successfully negotiated peace in Ireland where public meeting follows, councilors are prepared to warring factions had existed for years. I believe he vote on the issues. would have been an outstanding president of the United States. During my term, I advanced to the City Council the creation of a committee to review the City Charter Local politics which hadn't been reviewed in some 31 years. The council agreed and that has been accomplished with What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during several changes that have taken effect as a result of the past two years that you agree with? What has a vote of the electorate. he done that you disagree with? These are questions for the voters to decide. I would With the City Council, we have appointed a new rather focus on some of my accomplishments as to police chief in Chief Michael Bussiere who has been why voters should elect me again to serve them doing an excellent job. We have kept taxes in check, honorably as I have for five years previously. When I where unfortunately we have had to reduce the city's first ran for mayor, I ran on a platform of selling the workforce by some 20 percent over the past 10 years. Androscoggin Bank Colisee, as we were losing a half- Only of late have local property taxes increased million dollars a year. because of the shifting of the burden from the state by Gov. LePage's attempt to eliminate revenue- With the city council that I served with, we sold it to sharing. When he was mayor of Waterville, he said stop the bleeding to the taxpayers. This has resulted we should revolt against that and now that he is in in savings of some $2.5 million dollars thus far and office, he has done similar but worse. we continue to save a half-million a year every year we don't own it. Also, the Colisee's property tax bill for The blame for that goes clearly on Gov. LePage. It this year is $43,179. 96 its storm-water fee is would have been worse were it not for the efforts of $17,344. 52, which totals $60,524. 48. This is annual State Reps. Peggy Rotundo and Mike Carey who revenue that the city didn't realize when it owned the serve on the Appropriations Committee and the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. members of our Androscoggin County legislative delegation. During my term of office, I embraced Back in 2007, over the objections of the then-city diversity which has, contrary to myths that continue to administrator, I insisted on holding a public hearing to be perpetuated, helped our local economy. consider a 30-year contract with Casella Waste Management to take over our solid waste landfill. It Where there once was controversy over our was held at the Multi-Purpose Center where some refugee/immigrant population, calm existed 300 taxpayers objected to the contract deal and it throughout my entire five-year term. We must learn to was soundly defeated by a unanimous vote of the live together in harmony for our common good. When City Council. we do, we will prosper together. I have been a strong supporter of the city's educational system from pre-K 40 of 69 through Adult Education. I have also worked to What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? support our local post-secondary educational Where the city had twice put out requests for institutions. I have been a strong supporter of the proposal for development of Mill No. 5 and having Riverfront Island Master Plan by appointing the received none, I was supportive of tearing it down to committee to select the firm to lead us in developing make that major downtown footprint more that plan. I have participated in the development of economically feasible for the benefit of our city. the plan. I continue to be a strong supporter of Then along came the proposal to place a casino to consolidation of city services with the city of Auburn save and refurbish that massive structure. I was fully that could eventually develop to a merger of the supportive of that, which would have brought in some cities. I firmly believe that we need to continue to $2 million in tax revenue and created some 500 good- assist existing businesses and bring in new ones with paying jobs with benefits locally. In spite of the fact employment opportunities as well as to broaden our that Lewiston voters supported it, it was defeated tax base by putting the city's resources to work. I will statewide. continue to stress the positive aspects of our This then left the question of what to do with Mill No. community and advocate for it. 5? The group Grow L + A was formed to save the building and has offered a proposal to do so. The What has the City Council done during the past have been promised funding to accomplish part of two years that you agree with? What have they that. Without first being privy to the full viability to done that you disagree with? See previous accomplish all that needs to be accomplished, I response. reserve the opportunity to fully have a viable proposal be fully vetted. I have offered to work with the group What has the city administrator and the city staff to try to secure some out-of-state funding by a done during the past two years that you agree wealthy individual who invests in such venues. I am with? What have they done that you disagree still willing to do that. with? See the response to the one for the mayor. Any last words? As we look to the future of our What has the School Committee done during the community of Lewiston, strong and proven positive past two years that you agree with? What have leadership is essential for success for each of us and they done that you disagree with? See the for our city. I am ready to once again provide that response to the one for the mayor. leadership. I respectfully ask for your vote on Election Day.

Robert Macdonald Public offices sought or held? : I am the current Office Sought: Lewiston mayor mayor of Lewiston. Along with staff, the City Council Home Street Address: 6 Jolin and business owners, we are attempting to make this St. city a place where people want to live, play, raise a Campaign Phone Number: family and either build a business here or work here. 784-3045 Civic organizations: Elks, VFW Post 9150, Occupation or primary source American Legion Post 210, Franco-American War of income: Retired Lewiston Veterans, Marine Corps League, DAV, 1st Marine detective Division Association Education: Boston English High School; BS, Northeastern University, Boston Ice breakers Family: Wife Virginia, four children, five What is your favorite movie? "Mean Streets." grandchildren 41 of 69 What is your favorite book? "The Prince." What has the City Council done during the past two years that you agree with? What has it done What is the best political advice you have that you disagree with? received? Don't wink when you can nod. Don't speak We have all worked together to make the city more when you can nod. Don't write when you can speak. livable and the concerns of our citizens, not political Keep your temper under control philosophies, guide our decisions.

What Maine political figure do you admire most? I What has the city administrator and the city staff really don't admire politicians although I am correctly done during the past two years that you agree classified as one. with? What have they done that you disagree with? See above Local politics What has the School Committee done during the What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during past two years that you agree with? What have the past two years that you agree with? What has they done that you disagree with? Too busy he done that you disagree with? dealing with city problems to comment. I was elected by the people of Lewiston to address the problems that others are afraid to speak out on. What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? Still Lewiston has progressed because we work as a team out on this one. and I AM WILLING TO TAKE THE NEGATIVE HITS IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE WE PROGRESS. We Any last words? I am a Vietnam combat veteran believe in the phrase "gung-ho" (work together.) who served with the 1st Marine Division.

City Council — Ward 1

John T. Butler Family: Husband to Ann (Mulcahy) Butler and Office Sought: Lewiston City married for 31 years. Father to three children who all Council, Ward 1 attended public school and they all still reside in Home Street Address: 20 Ware Lewiston. My youngest daughter is currently St. attending UMF as a junior majoring in Primary Campaign Phone Number: 784- Education. Proud grandfather of three beautiful 2076 children with the oldest one attending public school. Campaign Email Address: Public offices sought or held? Lewiston City [email protected] Council -Four years; Council Representative on the Occupation or primary source of income: Outside Lewiston Youth Advisory Council; Member of the Taxi salesperson for 25 years with Butler Brothers. This is Appeals Board; Commissioner for the Lake Auburn a locally owned and operated industrial supply Water Protection Commission; Member of the Maine business that has been in business and started by my Municipal Association Executive Committee(MMA); father in 1952. Member and Chairperson of the MMA Strategic and Education: Graduated from Lewiston High School in Finance Committee; Member of the MMA Property 1977. Graduated from Saint Michael's College in and Casualty Pool board; Member of the MMA Winooski, Vt., with a B.A. in political science in 1981. Workers Compensation Board; Lewiston School Committee-sixteen years Co-Chair of the Farwell

42 of 69 School Building Committee Member of the Geiger We also started cleaning up downtown in both crime School Building Committee Region VI director for the and unsafe housing stock and we worked as a team. Maine School Board Association LIFELONG The council works as a whole so even if you disagree LEWISTON RESIDENT. once the vote is taken you support it. Civic organizations: I am a member of Saint Philips Church (IHM). I joined this church when Saint What has the city administrator and the city staff Joseph's church closed. done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree Ice breakers with? Ed does a great job. He listens and solves problems What is your favorite food? in a logical manner. This job is tough and Ed works My favorite food is seafood. This includes all kinds well with the city staff, the mayor and the council and cooked and not cooked — but never microwaved. that is what he is suppose to do. Ed has seven What is your favorite book? bosses and the decisions that are the end product are My favorite book is the Dictionary. You can learn a the City Council's decisions. new word every day. My word of the day is "LOGGIA". If you don't know what it means look it up. What has the school committee done during the You probably have one. past two years that you agree with? What have What is the best political advice you have they done that you disagree with? received? The School Committee is an elected board and as The best political advice I follow is listen 80 percent of such has the authority over the school department. the time and talk 20 percent and do what you feel is The only authority the City Council has is over their right in your heart, mind and soul when the facts, total budget that is presented to the public in a local discussions and presentations are done. referendum. You have to decide this one. What Maine political figure do you admire most? The person I admire most is Margaret Chase Smith. What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? She was a pioneer and an inspiration to many future The future of Bate's Mill number 5 is in the hands of generations when the world was in in state of change. Grow L.A. They have until October first to come up She was a real leader. wit approximately $17 to $20 million to do their dream project. If this does not occur this building will be torn Local politics down and this action will occur with this council

What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during Any last words? the past two years that you agree with? What has SIX AREAS TO CONTINUE TO MOVE LEWISTON he done that you disagree with? IN A POSITIVE DIRECTION This is up to you to decide. 1. We have to use our long term Riverfront and upcoming Comprehensive Plans. What has the city council done during the past 2. We have to expand our REVENUE. Revenue is two years that you agree with? What have they everything. done that you disagree with? 3. We have to improve our downtown housing stock. We have done many good things including economic 4. We have to keep Lake Auburn CLEAN and SAFE. development, adopting a Riverfront Plan, supported a 5. We as a city have to function as EFFICIENT as new Comprehensive Plan, we kept taxes as low as possible. possible when with a $1.1 million revenue cut from 6. We have to change our image of our self. We have the State. low self-esteem and it is a problem. WE DETERMINE OUR OWN LEGACY!

43 of 69 Leslie T. Dubois What is the best political advice you have Office Sought: Lewiston City received? Council, Ward 1 Get involved by running for an office on the local Home Street Address: 588 Main level; Be flexible, don't take anything personal, and St. most importantly remember "People don't care how Campaign Phone Number: 207- much you know, until they know how much you care". 577-1187 Campaign Email Address: What Maine political figure do you admire most? [email protected] Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman to serve in Occupation or primary source of income: Office the House and Senate led the way for woman in Manager Michael L. Dubois, P.A. politics. First stepping in for her husband when he Education: University of Maine - Bachelor Degree in passed away then winning election after election in Elementary Education with minor in Social Science: her own right. Being a caring person, she was always Northern Maine Vocational Institute - Associate known for voting her conscience. Degree Computer Programing: American Institute of On more of a personal note, my mother has shared Banking, numerous banking classes: Zama American numerous stories of visiting and having tea with High School - 3 year graduate Margaret while summering in Skowhegan. Family: I moved to Lewiston in 1995, joining my Local politics husband, Michael L. Dubois, Esq. who arrived a few months prior after being employed at the law firm of What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during the late William Rouchleau, Esq. I met my husband of the past two years that you agree with? What has 20 years in Aroostook County, where we both have he done that you disagree with? family ties. Our love for life, travel and adventure I believe Mayor Robert MacDonald tells it like it is, is leads us to many exciting and adventurous places. willing to listen to the people of Lewiston and does We have two loving pets, Sir Brussels and Mr. not want to perpetuate Lewistons' reputation of a Jackson, who also love to travel with us. welfare city. Public offices sought or held? After shying away from politics for many years I overheard someone What has the city council done during the past being told "You have no right to talk if you don't even two years that you agree with? What have they vote" It made sense, so I enrolled and began done that you disagree with? educating myself . I have assisted in campaigns for I agree with most decisions of the City Council various people running for public office, to include including banning panhandling, although there is walking "door to door." nothing put in place to enforce it. I disagree with how Approximately five years ago I started working the the majority of the council members do not listen to voting polls in Lewiston and was appointed Warden of the tax payers. Central Voting / Absentee Voting two years ago. Civic organizations: Androscoggin County Chamber What has the city administrator and the city staff of Commerce. done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree Ice breakers with? I agree wholeheartedly in the city administrator and What is your favorite food? staff putting together and implementing a Downtown Maine lobster, of course. Neighborhood Action Committee. I disagree with the What is your favorite movie? letter of support recently giving for a housing project "The Patriot." that states the city will sell the land for $1.00, gives What is your favorite book? the buyers a waiver on applications, building permit "Twelfth Angel" by Og Mandino fees, a reduction in code enforcements and a return of 50 percent of tax revenue for 15 years. 44 of 69 What has the school committee done during the What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? past two years that you agree with? What have I am open to projects that will produce revenue for the they done that you disagree with? city. Having no children, but being an educator and caring for the next generation, I believe the committee Any last words? should listen to the concerns of the parents. "I care and will listen"

City Council — Ward 2

Donald D'Auteuil Office Sought: Lewiston City Council, Ward 2 Home Street Address: 400 Montello St Campaign Phone Number: 207-576-3627 Campaign Email Address: [email protected] Occupation or primary source of income: TD Bank Loan Underwriter Education: St. Dominic R.H.S. Central Maine Community College Center Of Financial Training Family: Live with my wife Shannon, step son Marciano, step son Jaden, step daughter bella, and dog Sambuka. Public offices sought or held? Currently Councilor for Ward 2, and current City Council Representative to School Board. Two years on board of appeals Civic organizations: Board Member Twin City Titans Youth Hockey

City Council — Ward 3

Nathan Libby Public offices sought or held? City Councilor 2011- Office Sought: Lewiston City present, State Representative 2012-present Council, Ward 3 Civic organizations: Androscoggin Head Start, Home Street Address: 12 Orange Board of Directors; Lewiston Auburn Economic Street Growth Council, Board of Directors; Maine Children's Campaign Phone Number: 207- Growth Council, Member. 399-7993 Ice breakers Campaign Email Address: What is your favorite food? [email protected] Pizza Occupation or primary source of income: Economic Development Consultant, Legislator, What is your favorite movie? Landlord Dr. Strangelove Education: Bates College, Skowhegan Area High School What is your favorite book? Family: Married to Andrea; 4-year old son Jude The Age of Reason

45 of 69 What is the best political advice you have demolition program, adopting a "complete streets" received? policy, and trimming the city's budget to maintain a My grandmother's sage advice: "Be Kind" flat tax rate (notwithstanding the state's cuts to revenue sharing). I do not agree with the Council's What Maine political figure do you admire most? allowance of fireworks use within the city. Ed Muskie was an accomplished statesman, presidential candidate, U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary What has the city administrator and the city staff of State, Maine Governor, Bates College graduate, done during the past two years that you agree and western Maine native. I admire him for his many with? What have they done that you disagree accomplishments, most of all his authorship of the with? federal Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. The city administrator and staff have done a good job of carrying out the policy decisions made by the Local politics council. For specific accomplishments, see above.

What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during What has the school committee done during the the past two years that you agree with? What has past two years that you agree with? What have he done that you disagree with? they done that you disagree with? I support the Mayor's collaborative efforts with Lewiston's landlord community and his work with the The school committee has done well in its future Police Department in prosecuting documented cases planning for increased enrollment. I was disappointed of welfare fraud. I do not agree with the Mayor's past to see the re-districting effort fail. statements regarding Lewiston's New Mainer community and their culture. What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? The best solution would be one conceived by the What has the city council done during the past Grow LA group: securing private investment to two years that you agree with? What have they stabilize the building while soliciting some much done that you disagree with? needed new businesses in the downtown; in I support the Council's work in investing in the particular, a downtown grocery store. downtown, expanding the city's acquisition and

City Council — Ward 4

Darcy Reed Education: Social and Behavioral Science Major, Office Sought: Lewiston City Bachelor of Arts. Anticipated graduation date: Council, Ward 4 December 2013. GPA: 3.8. Home Street Address: 89 Rideout Edward Little High School High School Diploma Avenue Family: My mother is from the Philippines and my Campaign Phone Number: (207) father was born in Lisbon; they reside together in 330-5486 Lewiston. I have six wonderful sisters. I have never Campaign Email Address: been married and do not have any children, but I [email protected] hope to after I complete law school Occupation or primary source of income: Self- Public offices sought or held?This is my first time employed property manager and full-time student at running for a political office, but so far the campaign the University of Southern Maine. process has been an educational and enjoyable experience. I have met many wonderful citizens of

46 of 69 Lewiston and look forward to meeting more local residents. What has the city council done during the past Civic organizations: The Honor Society of Phi two years that you agree with? What have they Kappa Phi, Vice-President Golden Key International done that you disagree with? Honour Society, Secretary Student Government I agree with the council's decision to lift restrictions on Association at the University of Southern Maine, where tattoo artists can open up shops. We need to Lewiston-Auburn College, Vice-President. support business in Lewiston. I strongly disagree with Ice breakers the council's decision to approve another low-income What is your favorite food? housing project. The project will cost Lewiston Penne alfredo! citizens hundreds of thousands of dollars, while a What is your favorite movie? "non-profit" organization reaps the benefits. The "Rain Man" project is also funded by federal money, and all of this What is your favorite book? is for what? To have a nice looking building in "The Grapes Wrath" downtown Lewiston? It is not worth it. We need to What is the best political advice you have promote business and employment. Why is the received? Economic and Community Development Department The best political advice I have received is to always wasting precious resources on a building that will lose listen to constituents first, then act. It is important to money for the City? The Department should be listen to the concerns of the residents without just working on ways to IMPROVE our city. guessing or assuming what they need or want. When residents of Ward Four were signing my What has the city administrator and the city staff petition, I gave all of them my cell phone number, and done during the past two years that you agree I encourage all of them to call me anytime to share with? What have they done that you disagree with me any questions or concerns they may have. I with? will always be available to listen to my fellow Lewiston What has the school committee done during the citizens. past two years that you agree with? What have What Maine political figure do you admire most? they done that you disagree with? Olympia Snowe. I agree with the committee's decision to oppose LD Local politics 2774 because it is not the responsibility of taxpayers What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during to pay for children to attend religious schools. I also the past two years that you agree with? What has agree with the decision to oppose LD 2775 because he done that you disagree with? taxpayers should not be supporting a school system I agree with Mayor Macdonald's work with cutting in which children from other towns attend that school. back on the amount of welfare fraud that occurs If parents would like their children to attend a religious against the City of Lewiston. Taxpayers understand school or a school in a district other than where they the hard work that goes into earning money, they do pay taxes, they should be responsible for any not want to see that money be wasted. I am appalled expenses related to that decision. that many of those caught committing fraud in Lewiston already qualify for the program again as What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? they can only be kicked off from General Assistance Bates Mill Number 5 should be sold to Grow L+A if for a period of time, this needs to be changed. they are still willing and able to make the purchase. General Assistance is a great program for those who The building is a historic building for Lewiston and need it, but those who abuse it need to be penalized. should be kept, if possible. If the space can be used I also agree with Mayor Macdonald's recent vote to encourage business and promote healthier eating against the low-income housing project that for Lewiston residents, it should be used for that. $2.5 Volunteers of America will be building. Whether we million is too much money to spend on on tearing agree or disagree with Mayor Macdonald, at least he down the building. No matter what is to happen with speaks his mind in no uncertain terms. 47 of 69 the building, a decision needs to be made soon. We civic duty to vote. Get involved, go out and vote, no cannot continue to delay a decision on this matter. matter who you vote for or what your party affiliation is, VOTE! Any last words? Very few people vote, and this is upsetting because I am a homeowner; I understand what it is like to each and every person has the opportunity to make a have to mow the lawn, tend to a garden, shovel the difference. I also encourage community service snow, pay real estate taxes, and I don't know about involvement as I have always been one to volunteer you, but it seems as though there is always at every opportunity that I am presented with. We something that needs to be repaired at my house. have a lot of fantastic organizations in this city, let's I understand the frustration of spending thousands of get to work and help them help others. dollars per year for taxes, only to see the money be I know how difficult it is to work 40+ hours per week, wasted. I want voters to know that, if elected, I will not just to make ends meet. But if at all possible, I be a city councilor who votes based on personal encourage you to volunteer your time. Who knows, views or beliefs; I will ALWAYS keep the best YOU may be in need one day. The feeling that one interests of the people of Ward Four in mind when gets from giving back to their community is voting. I am not afraid to go against the crowd if that unmatched by any other. is what is best for my neighbors. I will be available to When you head to the voting booth in November, I constituents 24 hours a day to answer questions and want you to ask yourself: Does your city councilor to just listen. I encourage citizens of Ward Four to have YOUR best interests in mind? Are they always take advantage of this, call me! My phone number is: available to you? Do they extend themselves to you (207) 330-5486, and also, feel free to stop by my and others in our community? Do you know their house at 89 Rideout Avenue. I would also love to name? Have you met your city councilor? Have they meet everyone in Ward Four. I hope to accomplish adequately represented you? Do you know what they this, so please help me by reaching out to me. I also stand for? If you answered "yes" to all of the above promote increased voter participation. I have voter questions, then there is no need to vote for me. If you registration cards, not so that more people vote for answered "no" to any of the above questions, then me, but so that more people get involved. It is your the decision should be clear; it is time for a change!

Doreen Christ Central Maine Community College, Auburn, ME - Office Sought: Lewiston City Assoc. Degree in Accounting (presently attending). Council, Ward 4 Family: Brought up in Waldoboro, Maine. Briefly Home Street Address: 1 Buckley attended Thomas College in Waterville, Maine. St. Resident of Lewiston, Maine, since 1988. Single Campaign Phone Number: (207) parent of one, who resides with me and is currently 576-7409 enrolled at Southern Maine Community College Campaign Email Address: where he is trying to obtain his Associates Degree. [email protected] Occupation or primary source of income: Public offices sought or held? Lewiston City Administrative Assistant - Grondin & Associates Council - Ward 4 (Two-Year Term); Finance (CPA); Full-Time Recording Secretary - Town of Committee (City Council Representative); Taxi Monmouth; Pizza and Sandwich Prep - Stephen's Appeals Board (City Council Representative). Pizza; Newspaper Carrier - Lewiston Sun Journal. Education: Medomak Valley H.S., Waldoboro, ME - Civic organizations: Former Secretary of FLY HONOR GRADUATE 1982; Casco Bay College, Football (two seasons); Former Secretary of Auburn Portland., ME - Certified Professional Sec. Design.; Snogroomers (snowmobile club in Auburn, Maine).

48 of 69 Ice breakers What has the city administrator and the city staff What is your favorite food? done during the past two years that you agree Steak and potato with? What have they done that you disagree with? What is your favorite movie? Our City Administrator keeps us on target with I really don't have the time available to watch movies, everything that is going on. He has excellent I enjoy watching football (both NFL and college). communication skills. I also agree with what City Staff presents to the City Council. They do their research What is your favorite book? very well, i.e. Code Enforcement does an excellent N/A. presentation on the buildings to be demolished and the Finance Director does an excellent job, along with What is the best political advice you have department heads, in presenting the budget during received? the budget process. Very pleased with how our City is Only say what is necessary to get the point across. run, however, more city staff is necessary.

What Maine political figure do you admire most? What has the school committee done during the Our current Governor LePage, mainly because of his past two years that you agree with? What have stance on cutting welfare. they done that you disagree with? They do a very good job with their budget Local politics presentation, however, I feel there could be cuts made. What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during the past two years that you agree with? What has What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? he done that you disagree with? I believe the best thing that could happen to Bates I agree with his opinion on welfare, general Mill No. 5 is demolition. I would like to see the mill assistance, and downtown housing issues. come down and be replaced with new structures. This is a prime develop-able area in the midst of our What has the city council done during the past downtown and could make a great difference to our two years that you agree with? What have they downtown, if marketed correctly. I think a very good done that you disagree with? replacement would be to start with a food market, I agree with what we have done with demolition of since our downtown does not have a major grocery uninhabitable buildings, however, they need to be store. replaced with affordable housing units, not left as open space. Any last words? I disagree with the fireworks ordinance as it currently I am here to make decisions that would be of benefit stands. It is confusing to most residents. It should to not only my Ward, but the entire City of Lewiston. I either be an all out ban or allowed. I disagree with review all subject matter before each and every only a partial ban, since it cannot be enforced. meeting and know exactly what I am voting on.

49 of 69 City Council — Ward 5

Charles A. Soule Local politics Office Sought: Lewiston City Council, Ward 5 Home Street Address: 135 Bartlett St. What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during Campaign Phone Number: 207 777 1863 the past two years that you agree with? What has Campaign Email Address: he done that you disagree with? [email protected] no comment Twitter Account: onlinewebfire Occupation or primary source of income: Pension What has the city council done during the past from the Veterans Administration two years that you agree with? What have they Education: Check done that you disagree with? www.soule2013mayor.wordpress.com and Renegotiated the Colisee deal, with the Firland LLC onlinewebfire.wordpress.com behind in taxes; Given City Administrator a raise of Public offices sought or held? Ward 5, 26 year of substantial money; And allow the Lighting of the City serving the interest of Lewiston Taxpayers. Hall at an electric bill of $1000 or better year — plus Civic organizations: Lot to Gardens, Visible yearly inspection to make sure then do not fall. Community and Lewiston Housing Authority Resident advisor Board, last year. What has the city administrator and the city staff Ice breakers done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree What is your favorite food? with? Spaghetti and white clam sauce Fix Walnut Street and side walks. What is your favorite movie? Terminator What has the school committee done during the past two years that you agree with? What have What is your favorite book? they done that you disagree with? Caesar and Christ by Will Durant, State of Denial, by Bob Woodward Not allowed redistricting of students to Montello

What is the best political advice you have What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? received? To date over $26 million dollars has been put into All you need to be happy is a safe place to sleep, Bates Mill. Lets look at the Grow L/A project in depth meal a day and your health to be happy; everything before we decide.. else is extra. (learned while in India,( Military ) Any last words? What Maine political figure do you admire most? I know all the players at City hall (Names and Edmond Muskie, Governor Kenneth Curtis position) and have grown as a person in the 26 years running for office.

50 of 69 Kristen Cloutier Office Sought: Lewiston City What is the best political advice you have Council, Ward 5 received? Home Street Address: 33 Charles I wouldn’t say it is advice as much as it is good Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 practice, but many people, both in and out of politics, Campaign Phone Number: 207- have told me how important it is for me to get out 807-1637 there and meet my potential constituents. Knocking Campaign Email Address: on doors is something that I was really afraid to do, [email protected] but now that I have done it a few times, I have really Facebook page: come to enjoy it. Meeting my neighbors and sharing a https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kristen-Cloutier-for- conversation with them has been extremely Lewiston-City-Counci... motivating and enriching. Occupation or primary source of income: Assistant Director, Center Operations and Program What Maine political figure do you admire most? Coordinator, Project Pericles/Harward Center for I am a pretty big fan of Mike Michaud. He comes from Community Partnerships, Bates College humble beginnings in East Millinocket and worked in Education: Master of Leadership Studies, University a paper mill. In my opinion, he represents the spirit of of Southern Maine (LAC), 2009; Bachelor of Arts, what it means to be a “Mainer.” He got involved in Journalism, Northeastern University, 1997 politics because he wanted to clean up the Penobscot Family: I am married and have a five- year-old River, a river that was being polluted by the very daughter and two rescue dogs. paper mill that he worked for. That alone takes a lot of Public offices sought or held? Member, guts. He is a fierce advocate for our veterans and is Comprehensive Plan Committee, City of Lewiston deeply invested in the economic development of the Civic organizations: Member, Community Advisory State. His commitment to his Maine roots is evident is Board, University of Maine, Lewiston-Auburn College; almost everything he does, like continuing to live in Member, L-A Betterment Committee, Young People East Millinocket and remodeling his late of the Lewiston-Auburn Area (YPLAA); Member, grandmother’s house. I love that. Education and Development Committee, Advocates for Children; Member, Holiday Festival Committee, Local politics Advocates for Children; Member, Planning Committee, NOT HERE Conference on Human What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during Trafficking; Volunteer, Lewiston Unites; Volunteer, the past two years that you agree with? What has Dempsey Challenge. he done that you disagree with? I think that Mayor Macdonald has done an Ice breakers exceptional job working with and relating to the members of the Council. He has been open to What is your favorite food? conversation and I believe he has the ability to work As I mention on my campaign palm cards, I love the well with others, even when his own beliefs on an L-A Greek Festival. Having just been, I am inclined to issue are at odds with those being presented. He is go with a gyro. And loukomades. Can I pick two? able to respectfully agree to disagree. That being said, I think that sometimes he speaks before he has What is your favorite movie? thoroughly thought through an issue. We may not "Elf." always agree on things, but I look forward to the opportunity of getting to know him, whether or not What is your favorite book? either of us is elected. "To Kill a Mockingbird," by Harper Lee 51 of 69 What has the city council done during the past I think the city administrator and staff try to do the two years that you agree with? What have they best that they can with limited resources. I just don’t done that you disagree with? think that there is enough money or manpower to I think the council that we have had for the past two meet all the City’s needs efficiently and effectively. I years has done a great job of working collaboratively think this sometimes causes the City to be reactive despite party affiliations, and I appreciate the fact that rather than proactive in its response to community they spoke out against the Governor and his efforts to needs. shift the tax burden of the state from income tax to property taxes, effectively shifting the tax burden from What has the school committee done during the the wealthiest in the state to those in middle and low past two years that you agree with? What have income tax brackets. they done that you disagree with? I am also appreciative of their support of I really like that we have instituted Positive Behavior improvements at Lewiston Middle School and Interventions and Supports universally in the Longley Elementary School (making it a complete Lewiston school system. I think that holding all elementary school). students accountable for their actions and starting all As the parent of a young child who needs a lot of rest students off on the same playing field allows them to and goes to bed relatively early, and the owner of two learn from each other. It also presents opportunities dogs, I was disappointed that the Council did not for early interventions with students who are enact an outright ban on fireworks. I cringe every time experiencing behavioral problems or issues with there is any kind of event that involves fireworks. It academic achievement. PBIS allows us to meet the typically means that we have to take the dogs and needs of students sooner, preventing them from migrate to a place that doesn’t have them so that the developing intense, individual needs. This, in turn, dogs aren’t terrified. This in turn usually means that allows us to reserve resources. my daughter does not get to bed at a reasonable hour First of all, let me say that I understand that the idea because not only are the fireworks being set off after of redistricting is fraught with problems and concerns her bedtime, but we have to account for travel time to on many levels, on both sides of the equation, and I get home. In addition, even though there are laws want to be clear that I am not addressing the about who should be setting off fireworks, where they redistricting plan itself, but merely the process that should be set off, and when, there are always people was employed for creation of the redistricting who don’t abide by the law. An outright ban would subcommittee. have been much easier for everyone in my opinion. I believe in transparency and equal representation, and I don’t feel like the subcommittee was successful What has the city administrator and the city staff in employing either of those things early enough in done during the past two years that you agree the process. There was no parental representation on with? What have they done that you disagree the subcommittee from some of the schools being with? most affected. Because of that, I think it created more Given the recent fires that took place downtown, tension in an already difficult conversation. While I which the City was very responsive to, I think it is feel the subcommittee remedied that to a certain great that they have hired a full-time code degree by holding open meetings for parents and enforcement officer and have been stepping up code community members later on, I feel it may have been enforcement efforts, including securing buildings that too late and that people were already feeling too left are vacant. These efforts should not only help in out of the process to focus solely on the issue at decreasing unsafe housing conditions for those living hand. downtown, but should help reduce crime that is typically associated with vacant buildings. I have also What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? been pleasantly surprised by the quick and personal I think that Grow L-A’s plans for an agricultural center responses that I have received from every city office in Mill No. 5 are intriguing. I think there is incredible that I have come into contact with recently. opportunity there to do something in Lewiston that 52 of 69 isn’t being done in many other places. By integrating Any last words? hydroponic and aquaponic technology, we can I am really excited about the opportunity to serve the strengthen and diversify our economic base, people of Ward 5. We may not always agree on how employing local people and increasing our own food to get there, but I am certain that our destination is security in the process. the same: a vibrant, healthy, thriving city that we are all proud to call home!

Richard L. White Office Sought: Lewiston City Council, Ward 5 What is the best political advice you have Home Street Address: 232 Blake St Apt.2 Lewiston, received? Maine 04240 Do not make promises you can't keep. Campaign Phone Number: 207-312-1206 Occupation or primary source of income: Single What Maine political figure do you admire most? parent I honestly never really thought about it, but Olympia Education: Bangor Adult Education; Eastern Maine Snowe, George Mitchell, and Bill Cohen were always Technical College; Beals Business College quick to help me out with issues in the past and their Family: I'm a single dad of two six-year-old twins, a staff really listened. boy and a girl. We've lived in this neighborhood for the past five years. The children go to Longely Local politics School, and we are very active within the community. Public offices sought or held? I have been fighting What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during for this neighborhood for the past couple of years. I the past two years that you agree with? What has have been involved in several group efforts in helping he done that you disagree with? improve the quality of life here in Ward 5. I feel that First of all, he really wants to improve things. He has the best way I can really make a difference, is by taken the time to listen to all sides. Like he said, we running for City Council. There is a need for someone have to not only focus on the positives, but we have who has the ability to listen to other peoples to focus on the negatives as well. concerns, and address them. The people in Ward 5 However, he has often times singled out low income deserve to be heard. They deserve action. They families as the cause of Lewiston's woes. I have also deserve a champion. I am that champion. heard him say many times that we don't have funds Civic organizations: Former Block Captain of and therefore we can't do anything. I do not agree Neighborhood Housing League, Lewiston Unites: with this, there are solutions and we need to Longley School Parent Advisory Group; Longley implement them. School Parent Volunteer What has the city council done during the past Ice breakers two years that you agree with? What have they What is your favorite food? done that you disagree with? Beef. It's whats for dinner There has been changes made to safe demolition practices. That's good. However, there has been a What is your favorite movie? total lack of accountability that is running in city hall "Star Trek : Nemesis:" I have always been a Star Trek that really needs to change. We have spent a lot of fan. time talking about issues around Ward 5, we all acknowledged that these are legitimate issues, but What is your favorite book? what is being done? There is a lot of potential for Tom Clancy is actually my favorite author. So I try to development within Ward 5 that we are losing out on, read his novels every chance I get. simply because nothing is being done. 53 of 69 that there should be an even balance among schools What has the city administrator and the city staff along with a common curriculum. done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? with? To be honest, that is an issue I need to study before They have attended forums to hear the community making a decision. I think either way, the express their concerns. They have even spoken to us development potential is there, and we should take about what the current situation is. I also appreciate full advantage of it. Jobs are badly needed here, and the great working relationship I have with city staff. we really need to utilize all of our opportunities now. They all really want to address issues, and they have We also need to make it attractive to businesses to been very cooperative with my efforts to find the come to Lewiston, and for these businesses to solutions. actually hire the majority of their employees locally. General Assistance really needs to be revamped. The workfare program really needs overhauled, and Any last words? certain practices are unfair, and needs to be I am here because I can make a difference. I share addressed. the same issues here in Ward 5. I have been fighting for this community and will continue to do so. I am What has the school committee done during the here talking with people. I see what is happening past two years that you agree with? What have around here, and I know we need to act now. The they done that you disagree with? time has come for action. We need to restore pride Keeping the school districts the same was what the within our community and it will take everyone's part. I people really wanted. The very fact they listened was believe in accountability, and that everyone should be impressive.There is still more to be done. I haven't held accountable for their actions. There are solutions had a chance to look over the budget yet, but I feel — some easy, some kinda long term — and I want to see them implemented.

City Council — Ward 6

Mark Cayer Certified Law Enforcement Field Training Officer, Office Sought: Lewiston City EMT: Some Criminal Justice College Courses Council, Ward 6 Family: I'm married to Susan who is an RN for St. Home Street Address: 97 Mary's. I have two adult son's Mark Jr. and Mike. I Summit Ave. have three grandchildren Kiarra, Gavin and Mark III. Campaign Email Address: Public offices sought or held?I have always tried to [email protected] serve in each community I have lived in. I first served Occupation or primary as a Budget Committee member in Farmington and source of income: Self later was elected to the SAD 9 School Board. After a Employed - Private couple of terms on the school board I was elected as Investigator - Maine PI Service a Farmington Selectman serving almost two terms Education: Lewiston Public Schools: Maine Criminal before moving to Rumford for employment as the Justice Academy: Numerous Law Enforcement Lieutenant of Rumford Police Department. I now Trainings including; Certified Arson Investigator, serve as the Lewiston City Councilor for Ward 6. I’m in my second term.

54 of 69 not polished in our words or actions and sometimes Civic organizations: I currently am a member of the we all say things in a way that doesn’t really portray Maine Private Investigator's Association. I served on our beliefs. Mayor MacDonald has had some growing the Board of Directors for two terms. I currently serve pains in the way he presents, but his decisions have on the:Auburn-Lewiston Airport BoardLewiston always been in a direction that he truly believes is Auburn Railroad BoardI have in the past served as a best for the community he lives in and serves. I may Board Member of SAVES – Sexual Assault Victim at times disagree or agree with his views, but when Emergency Services. you have a governing body that has different opinions and each member debates respectfully, that’s part of Ice breakers what makes a great governing body.

What is your favorite food? What has the city council done during the past Anything my wife cooks of course and I like Italian two years that you agree with? What have they food. done that you disagree with? The current Council is a diverse group of individuals What is your favorite movie? from many walks of life. Each time I'm on the wrong “The Green Mile.” side of a vote, I disagree. However the current council all are serving for the right reasons. We debate with What is your favorite book? passion and in open session, but we never make it I do not have a favorite book, but I like anything about any one individual councilor. We all respect related to historic writings. each other’s views and when the vote is done we move onto the next subject. What is the best political advice you have received? What has the city administrator and the city staff I once was told to never go into a meeting with a done during the past two years that you agree personal agenda. The agenda should always be with? What have they done that you disagree what's best for the community you are serving and with? never back door politic agenda items, save the The Administrator and his staff have always been debate for the meeting. Back door politicking is when responsive to the Council. They present budgets and elected officials try to gain support with an issue agenda items in a way that is informative so that the before the open meeting debate. When this happens council can make an educated decision. I tend to it cause mistrust among the members of any disagree mostly with budget related items; however, I governing body and is the first step to dysfunction. also expect administration and staff to fight for what they believe there departments needs. In the end I try What Maine political figure do you admire most? to balance Wants vs. Needs and most importantly Not sure, I respect several on both sides of the fence, taxpayer expectations.I honestly believe the City but I do not admire one above any other. Administrator and his management team are some of the most respected professionals in the State of Local politics Maine.

What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during What has the school committee done during the the past two years that you agree with? What has past two years that you agree with? What have he done that you disagree with? they done that you disagree with? Mayor MacDonald has grown nicely into his position It is a different world today when it comes to as Mayor. Some call individuals who serve at the education. The expectations on schools in today’s local level politicians, but most of us are not. Most of world are full of unfunded mandates. If the Federal us are just folks who want to give back to the Government and the State would either stop telling community we live in. With that said most of us are the community what they need to do or start paying 55 of 69 for what they tell you to do, our schools would be a some very good ideas. They are faced with strict time much better place. If more parents took an active role lines and they should not expect anything more. This in the education of their child the school system is the last chance for that building. If Grow LA cannot would be a much better place. Thank god for the meet the time line or doesn’t secure the needed parents who do participate.Every year I struggle with investors, the building needs to come down! the schools budget. However, I also recognize that the public has to take the fight to the state level for Any last words? real change. I appreciate the support that I have received over the past four years as a City Councilor. I hope to continue What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? to serve the community. I will serve as I always have I'm excited about the work Grow LA is doing to with one goal to try and make decisions that are best generate possible development of Mill 5. They have for the community.

City Council — Ward 7

Michael Lachance I am a culinary adventurist, but for some reason still Office Sought: Lewiston City haven't found Brussels Sprouts to be appetizing. Council, Ward 7 Maine comfort foods seem to be my weakness. Home Street Address: 183 Cretons, Toutaires, Baked Beans, Salmon Pie, Indian Rosedale St. Pudding, all of which I enjoy making from scratch... Campaign Phone Number: and of course Moxie. (207)333-7050 Campaign Email Address: What is your favorite movie? [email protected] While I do not have a "favorite" movie, I do have a Facebook page: rather long list of great films I enjoy, mostly classic https://www.facebook.com/MikeLachance2013 stuff. Check the Facebook page if this is of interest. Twitter Account: @Lachance2013 Occupation or primary source of income: What is your favorite book? Design/Marketing/Production at Neokraft Signs since "Wings of Morning", by Thomas Childers. One of the 2006. Owner of Central Maine Photo Services (Photo best researched non-fiction books ever written. Look restoration film scanning, printing etc.) it up! Education: High School Diploma (1987) majoring in Photography & Publication Production. Associates What is the best political advice you have Degree / Specialized Technology (1993) Drafting & received? Computer Aided Design Listen to your constituents! No Question there. Family: Married 10 years this upcoming May. Father of two children ages 18 and 6. What Maine political figure do you admire most? Public offices sought or held? Seeking City Council Percival Baxter. No one else in Maine history has Ward 7 seat. Currently a full member of the Lewiston ever given (or could ever give) so much to the people Zoning Board of Appeals. of Maine than he did. We need more Baxters. Ice breakers Local politics What is your favorite food?

56 of 69 What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during trying to do the job of the appointed boards and the past two years that you agree with? What has committees they serve under. And hey, how about he done that you disagree with? the (34) street lights burned out (last count a week Both Mayoral Candidates have a record as Lewiston ago) on Lisbon St. between Maple and Main Streets? Mayor. Larry Gilbert's approach to issues is to try Anybody home at City Hall? "Smiling" problems away. Bob Macdonald has shown a propensity to dive at Lewiston's problems like a What has the school committee done during the kamikaze pilot. past two years that you agree with? What have The problem with "Smilin' Larry's" approach is that they done that you disagree with? problems are not solved, only emboldened. The problem with "Banzai Bob Macdonald's" approach is What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? that the problem is hit, sometimes hard, sometimes The city spent a huge sum of money and time to even sunk, but done so in a manner of near self- develop the Riverfront Master Plan. The conclusions destruction or sacrifice. One way or another we could were arrived at and explained at length. I participated argue that if nothing else Bob Macdonald actually in the process and agreed with the R.M.P. findings confronts problems. and recommendations completely. Now is not the time to second guess and hold out on action for What has the city council done during the past fantastically unrealistic dreams or a last gasp stab at two years that you agree with? What have they getting a Casino. Tear down Bates Mill #5 as done that you disagree with? recommended by the R.M.P. Approving the RMP recommendation of tearing down Bates #5 was the right thing to do. Setting the dollars Any last words? aside for its demolition was also commendable. We do ourselves a disservice by electing and re- Backtracking and then kicking the can down the road electing passive leaders who merely watch from the to bide time for a shady backroom deal is sidelines as the City 'runs itself'. Let's be sure to elect inexcusable. My hunch is somebody still wants a leaders who will actually lead. Let's also make it clear Casino. I hope my hunch is wrong. we expect our elected and appointed officials to exercise their authority, asserting themselves before What has the city administrator and the city staff a skilled city administrative staff. done during the past two years that you agree In speaking with so many residents of Ward 7, it's with? What have they done that you disagree clear our elected representative at City Hall is not with? listening, or engaged. My commitment if elected is to The City Administrator has been doing his job well. listen, engage and act. If not for these three qualities, City Staff are very skilled and know how to do their why do we elect our leaders? A promise is often hard job well. However, no City Council minutes have been to keep; a commitment however, is a state of mind. approved or placed on file since January 2012. This On November 5, we can choose commitment or speaks volumes. There are no records available. City complacency. Hall needs to be held accountable to their Thank you to the Lewiston Sun Journal for this administrative responsibilities and put less effort into opportunity to speak to your readers.

57 of 69 Richard Desjardins development department to bring in new businesses Office Sought: Lewiston City to our downtown, such as Argo marketing that will Council, Ward 7 add over 200 jobs to our city. Working with code Home Street Address: 55 Baird enforcement, we have cleaned up alot of unsafe Ave buildings throughout the city. At the request of Campaign Phone Number: 577- landlords the parking bans have been changed to 6315 allow parking on the streets during winter months, Occupation or primary source of and although we were not able to get full curb side income: Self employed Food Service for 24 years. spring cleanup back, we did increase hours at the Education: Lewiston High School landfill to give people better access to it . So in Family: Married to wife Carol for 38 years two conclusion, we as a council were able to keep our city children, Eric and Todd, and five grandchildren (and services and keep the tax increase minimal. one more on the way.) Public offices sought or held? What has the city administrator and the city staff City Council 2012/2013 done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree Ice breakers with? What has the school committee done during the past What is your favorite food? two years that you agree with? What have they done Hot dogs that you disagree with? Local politics What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during 100 percent of the people would like to see it be the past two years that you agree with? What has rehabbed sooner then later, and if it does not happen he done that you disagree with? a large percentage would like to see it knocked down What has the city council done during the past two including myself. years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with? Any last words? I think this council has worked well together over the I ran for council two years age to represent the past two years. We have accomplished many good constituents of ward 7. In doing so, I consistently things for our city. work for maintaining and increasing services that the We managed to keep city tax increases minimal even tax payers pay for. The majority of the time I vote the though we had over a million dollar revenue short fall way my constituents want. I do my best to work for from the state level. We worked with the economic the people of ward7 and all residents of Lewiston.

58 of 69 School Committee — at large

Cindy Mendros Office Sought: Lewiston School Committee, at large Local politics Home Street Address: 135 Hogan Road What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during Campaign Phone Number: 207 332-4768 the past two years that you agree with? What has Campaign Email Address: [email protected] he done that you disagree with? Occupation or primary source of income: Mother Agree: Aggressively gone after welfare abuse. of two small children. Full time student. Disagree: I wish sometimes he would think before he Education: Brunswick High School; University of speaks. Some of his comments have put Lewiston in Maine Augusta, Information Technology, Associates a bad light. Degree; Kaplan University, Business Admin, Associates Degree; Kaplan University, Information What has the city council done during the past Technology, on track for BS in 2014. two years that you agree with? What have they Family: Married to Stavros Mendros. Two children done that you disagree with? Tia and Reagan ages six and two. Agree: Done a good job holding the line on taxes in Civic organizations: Extreme couponing. Low carb light of the major cuts from the state. Disagree: They buddies. Pilot's license from LA Airport. YMCA passed a resolution to Congress saying that SCUBA certified. corporations should not involve themselves in the political process without even realizing that the city of Ice breakers Lewiston is a corporation and by sending a resolution to Congress they are involving themselves in the What is your favorite food? political process. Pork pie from Grant's Bakery or Simones Hot Dogs. It's a tie. What has the city administrator and the city staff done during the past two years that you agree What is your favorite movie? with? What have they done that you disagree "Amelia." with? Agree: They have again begun to aggressively seek What is your favorite book? new business investment.There is nothing I can think "Of Mice and Men." of that I disagree with, I am running for school committee after all not city council. What is the best political advice you have received? What has the school committee done during the My favorite advice comes from Sir Winston Churchill past two years that you agree with? What have who brought England, and the world through our most they done that you disagree with? difficult challenge. I guess my favorite of his many Agree: They stopped the redistricting plan. We need great quotes is: "Success is not final, failure is not to protect neighborhood schools. Disagree: We need fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - to put more attention on teaching kids how to think Winston Churchill not what to think.

What Maine political figure do you admire most? What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? Angus King. I grew up in Brunswick and knew him Anything that doesn't cost the city any more money. before he was Governor. We need more Independent Any last words? minded leaders who always vote their conscience My best friend, Leah Poulin served Lewiston well in instead of following party rhetoric. this position for eight years and I hope to continue her 59 of 69 good work for the children of Lewiston. I wish to bring advance the education of children but to improve my considerable computer and technology Power School and increase parents' involvement in experience to the school committee. Not just to their child's education.

Zam Zam Mohamud "Education is the most powerful weapon which you Office Sought: Lewiston can use to change the world," Nelson Mandela School Committee, at large Home Street Address: 66 What Maine political figure do you admire most? Tall Pines Drive Susan Collins, due to her accomplishments and Campaign Phone Number: consistency. 207-376-6602 Campaign Email Address: Local politics

What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during the past two years that you agree with? What has [email protected] he done that you disagree with? Occupation or primary source of income: CNA I appreciate Mayor Macdonald's support of Paradis Education: High school, Vocational School Park and also that he appointed me to the school Family: My two kids when through Lewiston public committee. His participation in the BBC documentary, school.. on the other hand, concerns me because it brought Public offices sought or held? Lewiston School negative publicity to our city. Committee at large. Civic organizations: I served on Lewiston Library What has the city council done during the past Board; The Advisory board of the School-Based two years that you agree with? What have they Health Centers located in the high and middle done that you disagree with? schools in Lewiston and Auburn which are operated I am really happy with the new parking plan in by Community Clinical Services, a Federally Qualified downtown, the bicycle routes, altered bus routes, as Health Center, affiliated with St. Mary's Health well as the increase in greenspace. System. I served on the Superintendent and Lewiston City Administrator Search Committee and the Mayor’s What has the city administrator and the city staff Downtown Neighborhood Task Force. done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree Ice breakers with? Planapalooza was a wonderful success. The city staff What is your favorite food? also did a fantastic job in the wake of the recent fires. Chill and Samosa What has the school committee done during the What is your favorite movie? past two years that you agree with? What have Julia Roberts movies; "Pretty Woman." they done that you disagree with? I agree with the new Dingley School program for What is your favorite book? students under disciplinary action. I appreciate their "Fire Burn," by Irene Zarina White adding August graduation dates. I myself helped the board pass the transformed graduation requirements, What is the best political advice you have now including technological facility and soft received? employment skills such as public speaking and interview comportment. 60 of 69 to our quality of life. The proposed gym, public market What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? and urban farm are also attractive to me. I enthusiastically support Grow L-A's Five to Farm project. Why would we tear down usable space at a Any last words? cost to the city when we could create a productive I am running for the at large seat on the school board and lucrative public/private partnership? Indoor in order to represent the entire community of soccer turf is high on my list of necessary additions to Lewiston, and that means all our children from K-12, the project. Having a downtown grocery store will add and never forgetting about members of our Adult Education Program and also those in special ed.

School Committee — Ward 1

Linda M. Scott Candidate did not respond.

School Committee — Ward 2

Paul St. Pierre What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during Office Sought :Lewiston School the past two years that you agree with? What has Committee, Ward 2 he done that you disagree with? Home Street Address: 12 Ventura St. What has the city council done during the past Occupation or primary source of two years that you agree with? What have they income: Retired done that you disagree with? Education: Associate of Science Approve the school budget in a collaborative effort Computer Information System, with the school committee. I have no disagreement Laude, University of Maine at with actions of city council over the past two years as Augusta my civic service is in the field of education, and I just Family: I've been married for 43 years, and have two don't have the opportunity to attend city council grand daughters in local schools. meetings and get involved in the extensive details of Public offices sought or held? This is my third their decision making process. consecutive run for School Committee in ward 2. What has the city administrator and the city staff Ice breakers done during the past two years that you agree What is the best political advice you have with? What have they done that you disagree received? with? I am not in politics, and therefore I am not exposed to political advice. What has the school committee done during the past two years that you agree with? What have Local politics they done that you disagree with? There are many positive accomplishments over the past two years. The school board has been very 61 of 69 focused on providing the best possible education for Lewiston's youth and has been very functional in its Any last words? business.The school committee has also successfully It is my opinion that on a scale of one to ten (with ten negotiated contracts with both teachers and ed techs being the highest), in terms of things in life that are through an interest based bargaining process. This important to contribute to, education is a ten. It should has provided well managed gains for both the school be every school board member's primary focus at all board and our educational professionals. times. What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5?

Stavros Mendros Office Sought: Lewiston School Committee, Ward 2 Home Street Address: 135 Hogan Rd.Lewiston, Me What is your favorite book? 04240 "1984." Campaign Phone Number: 207 332-4768 Campaign Email Address: [email protected] Occupation or primary source of income: What is the best political advice you have Marketing consultant. received? Education: Lewiston High SchoolUniversity of Maine "For what is a man, what has he got? If not himself, BA in English-Creative Writing then he has naught. To say the things he truly feels Family: Son of Dr. John and Mrs Florentia Mendros. and not the words of one who kneels. The record Married to Cynthia (Bucklin) Mendros. Two shows, I took the blows and did it my way!"- Frank daughters; Florentia (Tia) and Reagan, ages six and Sinatra two. Public offices sought or held?Maine Legislature What Maine political figure do you admire most? 1998-2002; unanimously elected Vice-Chair of bi- Georgette Berube. She was a close personal and partisan Androscoggin county delegation 1998-2000. family friend and patient of my father. She always Candidate for U.S. Congress 2002; Lewiston City voted her conscience and put Lewiston first. Serving Council 2003-2007; Lewiston School Committee, Lewiston with her in the 119th Legislature will always representing City Council appointed by Mayors Guay be one of the greatest experiences of my life. and Gilbert 2006 and 2007. Civic organizations: Lewiston Finance Committee Local politics 2008 - present, chair 2009-10 and 2012-13. Greek Orthodox Church, past parish council member. Eliot What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during Ave. Little League, past coach. Salvation Army the past two years that you agree with? What has Advisory past board member and Vice Chair. Boy he done that you disagree with? Scouts, past committee member. Androscoggin Agree: Opposing the Governor's cuts to revenue Chamber of Commerce. Informed Notaries of Maine sharing that cost Lewiston tax payers hundreds of 2012-present thousands of dollars. Disagree: Supported raising taxes and voted to raise water rates 20 percent. Ice breakers What has the city council done during the past What is your favorite food? two years that you agree with? What have they Pizza done that you disagree with? What is your favorite movie? Agree: I like how Council President Cayer has "It's a Wonderful Life." succeeded in having a very diverse council, with

62 of 69 members from the far left to the far right, work as a outside in their own neighborhood. Though it would unit in the best interest of Lewiston. They disagree save money to send all of our children to one giant without being disagreeable. Reid and Boehner could elementary school, neighborhood schools are more learn a thing or two from Cayer. Disagree: Voting to valuable being all around the city. The main reason I spend over $150,000 in city funds and supporting a entered this race is to protect our neighborhood project for 30 units costing $6 million or $200,000 per schools. Disagree: I would like to see the meetings unit of tax payer money and doing so over the become a little more cordial and respectful of objection of the Planning Board. And, to add insult to opposing ideas. injury, the project is getting a TIF; So they will only be paying 50 percent of the assessed tax on a project What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? built with grant money from Maine and U.S. Someone should put a casino there. It will drive traffic taxpayers. to the downtown, support local businesses, provide funding to fix the riverfront and fund a convention What has the city administrator and the city staff center (like in Bangor) and provide property tax relief done during the past two years that you agree for Lewiston residents all without costing the city one with? What have they done that you disagree penny. I believed in this so strongly I put my money with? where my mouth was. Agree: Worked to keep Argo Marketing in Lewiston and helped them expand to offer more employment to Any last words? Lewiston people. Disagree: Overall I am happy with After getting married and having children I decided to the way our city administrator and staff deal with take a break from politics for a few years to focus on citizens. I have no major disagreements. my family. Now that my daughter is in first grade I would like to bring my years of experience to help What has the school committee done during the make our schools the best they can be. I have always past two years that you agree with? What have been very careful on spending and I believe coupling they done that you disagree with? that skill with my desire to get the best possible Agree: Protected neighborhood schools. Kids need to education for my girls; I will bring a unique ability to make friends that live near them so they can play maximize quality with an eye on expenses.

School Committee — Ward 3

Trinh Burpee Family: Married to Gerald Burpee for 25 years, two Office Sought: Lewiston School Committee, Ward 3 children. Daughter Alexandria, age 24, lives in Home Street Address: 253 Pine Street, Lewiston Westbrook and works in Portland, son Nicholas, 17, Maine is in his Junior year at Lewiston High School and is a Campaign Phone Number: (207)782-4541 Private in the U.S. Army. Campaign Email Address: trinh@albert- Public offices sought or held? First election, but burpee.com served on the Planning Board from 2007 until March Occupation or primary source of income: Vice of 2013, when Mayor Macdonald appointed me to the president and treasurer, Albert and Burpee Funeral School Committee to serve out the remainder of Paul Home. Dumont's term. Education: St. Peter's Elementary School, Lewiston Civic organizations: When our daughter was young, High School, Class of '86, attended University of I served as the Vice President of L/A Youth Cheering Maine, Orono. for several years, coached cheering, and was also active in girl's hockey, serving as the VP of the LHS

63 of 69 Girls Hockey Booster Club. Also was active in Farwell School PTA, St. Patrick's Church Parish Council, and Local politics volunteered with the LHS Football Booster Club. What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during Ice breakers the past two years that you agree with? What has he done that you disagree with? What is your favorite food? What has the city council done during the past two Italian, followed closely by Vietnamese. years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with? What is your favorite movie? It is a tie: "Lord of the Rings Trilogy", and the What has the city administrator and the city staff "Godfather, I and II." done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree What is your favorite book? with? "The Bonesetter's Daughter", by Amy Tan. What has the school committee done during the What is the best political advice you have past two years that you agree with? What have received? they done that you disagree with? "Don't do it!" Just kidding. A friend once told me that if you want things to change, sometimes you have to What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? change them yourself. Just complaining isn't enough, change requires commitment. Any last words? I'm not running for the School Committee in order to What Maine political figure do you admire most? grind political axes. On the committee, my only From the past? James Longley. While a Democrat, concern is the quality of education in Lewiston, not I've always respected independents who can get scoring political points or pushing pet causes. I feel things done. Of current Maine politicians, Angus King that if you want a better future for Lewiston, the best for the same reasons as Longley, and Mike Michaud. thing you can do is work to improve our schools, and My family has strong ties to the military, and through the only way to do that requires you to work with our business we often see people who need help with Democrats, Republicans, and independents. veteran's services. We refer them to Michaud's office, and he always goes the extra mile for them.

School Committee — Ward 4

James R. Handy Customer Satisfaction at L.L.Bean, Inc. Office Sought:Lewiston School Education: Attended Lewiston Public Schools, K-12- Committee, Ward 4 Graduated from Lewiston High School, 1972; Home Street Address: A lifelong Graduated from the Maine School of Broadcasting, native Lewistonian:9 Maplewood 1974; University of Southern Maine – Bachelor of Arts Road degree in political science; graduated cum laude (with Campaign Phone Number: 207- honors) with significant course work in 784-5595 communications, history, and theatre, 1980. Campaign Email Address: Family: 3rd Generation Polish-American born in [email protected] Lewiston in 1954 to working class parents. My father Occupation or primary source of income: 64 of 69 was a postal worker and my mother worked in show Global Achievement Gap: Why Even Our Best and textile mills. I have a brother and a twin sister. Schools Don't Teach the New Survival Skills Our My spouse is Sharon Deveau and we were married in Children Need--and What We Can Do About It" by 1983. We are the parents of three children; all of Tony Wagner; "Behind the Mask: My Double Life in whom attended Lewiston Public Schools and are Baseball" by Dave Pallone; "No Future Without college graduates. We have a new family addition. Forgiveness" by Bishop Desmond Tutu; "A Bintel She is a welsh corgi-fox terrier mix named Brûlée. Brief: Sixty Years of Letters from the Lower East Side She is a dog my son rescued from a hoarder in to the Jewish Daily Forward" by Isaac Metzker; "The Tennessee. Federalist Papers" ( summaries of 85 articles and Public offices sought or held? I served in the essays) written by Alexander Hamilton, James Maine House (1982-1992) and the Maine Senate Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of (1992-1994). I was appointed to the Education, Aging the United States Constitution. Retirement and Veterans, and Legal Affairs Committees. I was the Chairperson of the Labor What is the best political advice you have Committee and the Blue Ribbon Commission on received? - “Regard your role as a public official as Early Childhood Education. I am completing 16 years one of an educator.” as a member of the Lewiston School Committee What Maine political figure do you admire most? - (1998 to present) where I am currently the Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, I admire Joshua Chairperson. Lawrence Chamberlain for his incredible courage in Civic organizations: Literacy Volunteers – 1862 to leave his post as a Bowdoin College Androscoggin, Board of Directors, Chair (2013- professor, and travel to the Augusta to offer his present), Vice Chair (2012-2013), 2011 – present; services to the Union Army in the civil War. He later American Red Cross Whole Blood and Platelet donor, served as governor of Maine. 1980 -present; Share Our Strength Southern - Gerry Talbot. I had the honor of meeting Gerry when Maine/Taste of the Nation-No Kid Hungry, 2010 – I was on the staff of the Clerk’s office of the Maine 2011; Lewiston High School Music Association, House of Representatives. Later, we serve as Corresponding Secretary and Newsletter Editor, 2004 colleagues in the Maine House. Gerry was often – present; Farwell Elementary School, Violence described as "the conscience of the House." We Prevention Coordinating Committee, 2009 – 2011; worked together on civil and human rights legislation. LA/Arts, Board of Directors, 2009 – 2010; Lewiston I have admired Gerry because he always had a focus Recreation Department, Volunteer Basketball Coach on the practical impact of laws and policies on the 4th, 5th and 6th grade co-ed team, 2002 – 2009; neediest of Mainers. Healthy Androscoggin Board of Directors, 2004 – - Louis Jalbert, Lewiston’s own Louis Jalbert. Louis 2009; Chair, 2005 – 2009- Pettingill (Geiger) School and I met at a campaign rally for Senator Edmund Building Committee, 2005 – 2009; Farwell School Muskie. Upon graduation from high school I sought a Building Committee, 2002 – 2007. position with the staff of the Maine House of Representatives. I approached Louis seeking his Ice breakers recommendation for the job. He said he would make What is your favorite food? Pierogi, beet soup, the recommendation only if I would make a pasta, duck. commitment to him for me to go to college. I made What is your favorite movie? - “To Kill a Mocking that commitment — not knowing if I could really do it Bird”- “Norma Rae”- “Help!”- “The Last Waltz”- “The — because up to that point I had been told that I was Godfather” series not “college material.” He was the first and only What is your favorite book? These books, among person who ever had that faith in me. That was many others, have influenced my life:- "The inspiring for me. If it were not for him, I would not Liberators: America's Witnesses to the Holocaust: by have gone to college and graduated with honors from Michael Hirsh; "Revolution in the Head: The Beatles' the University of Southern Maine. Records and the Sixties" by Ian MacDonald; "The Local politics 65 of 69 What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during to the city to help with reducing the tax rate; strong the past two years that you agree with? What has support of arts education in challenging budget times he done that you disagree with? when other districts were eliminating those programs; I was pleased he supported the school budget. I strong support of LRTC programs and; adoption of a disagree with his unending focus on the negative and new and innovative Teacher and Administrator his personal attack on my family. Professional Evaluation system that focuses on excellence, and; adoption of relevant high school What has the city council done during the past graduation requirements. two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with? What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? I was pleased they supported the school budget. n/a Any last words? What has the city administrator and the city staff I grew up in a time when “conventional learners” were done during the past two years that you agree separated from those students who learned in with? What have they done that you disagree different ways and boys could not take home with? economics. I know what it's like to be on the outside Mr. Barrett and Ms. Hunter, the city Finance Director looking in as far as school is concerned. But I was has worked closely with the Superintendent and the able to overcome those challenges and attend School Committee in budget development and college as a non-traditional student. I can honestly collaboration in consolidating school and city say that getting a college degree changed my life and services. They exceeded my expectations. enabled me to make a contribution to my community and state. I worked my way through college as a DJ What has the school committee done during the and clothing salesperson in downtown Lewiston. I am past two years that you agree with? What have Rock ‘n Roll fan and Beatles aficionado, I love to cook they done that you disagree with? and gardening is a passionate avocation. The School Committee's wise use of taxpayer money that allowed committee to turn over additional funds

School Committee — Ward 6

Dawn Hartill Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Office Sought: Lewiston School Interdisciplinary Studies, Tennessee Temple Committee, Ward 6 University, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Home Street Address: 75 Family: Married and mother of three boys, ages 12, Summit Ave. 14, and 17. Campaign Phone Number: 207- 333-8112 Public offices sought or held? First time I have Campaign Email Address: thrown my hat in the ring. [email protected] Civic organizations: Former Member of Martel Occupation or primary source of income: CISA Elementary School PTO (11 years); Former Martel (Certified Information Systems Auditor); IT Regulatory Elementary School Yearbook Advisor (3 years); Governance Analyst, AVP at TD Bank, NA. Member of Lewiston Middle School PTO; Member of ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control

66 of 69 Association); Member of IIA (Institute of Internal What has the city council done during the past Auditors). two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with? Ice breakers What has the city administrator and the city staff What is your favorite food? done during the past two years that you agree Cheesecake. Anyway, shape, or form: Cheesecake. with? What have they done that you disagree with? What is your favorite movie? "That Thing You Do" What has the school committee done during the past two years that you agree with? What have What is your favorite book? they done that you disagree with? "Little Women." I believe that the Lewiston School Committee has worked very hard over the past two years. They had a What is the best political advice you have very difficult task during this past year with the received? proposed redistricting plan in Lewiston and they "Listen more, talk less" listened to feedback before making any decisions.

What Maine political figure do you admire most? What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? George Mitchell because of his role to reauthorize the I'm not sure what should be done with Bates Mill No. Clean Air Act in 1990 and pass the Americans with 5, but something needs to be done sooner than later. Disabilities Act of 1990. Also, under his leadership, Either knock it down or re-purpose it, but DO the Senate approved the North American Free Trade SOMETHING. Agreement. As a Maine political figure, his legacy has made quite an impression on me. Any last words? As a mother of three, I have had at least one child in Local politics the Lewiston School system every year for the past 12 years. I have a vested interest in the schools in What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during Lewiston and I believe that being involved is the best the past two years that you agree with? What has way to help ensure that all students are given the he done that you disagree with? education they deserve.

Matthew P. Roy Ice breakers Office Sought: Lewiston School Committee, Ward 6 Home Street Address: 357 Randall Road What is your favorite food? Campaign Phone Number: 207-240-4391 I do not have a favorite food, like most I enjoy to take Campaign Email Address: in many foods. [email protected] Occupation or primary source of income: Food What is the best political advice you have Service/Receiver received? Education: BS, Business Administration/Accounting No one cares how much you know, until they know Public offices sought or held? This campaign will how much you care. be the first time I have run for public office. Civic organizations: Young Professionals of the What Maine political figure do you admire most? Lewiston Auburn Area Margaret Chase Smith. I admire Senator Smith because of her "Declaration of Conscience." speech. 67 of 69 The School Committee has done a great job giving Local politics students the opportunity to gain college credit while in high school. The way the Committee went along with What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during to redistrict the elementary schools, I disagree with. the past two years that you agree with? What has he done that you disagree with? What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5? I agree with the Riverfront Island Master Plan with What has the city council done during the past regard to Bates Mill No. 5. Due to the size of Mill No. two years that you agree with? What have they 5, most uses are not sustainable. done that you disagree with? Any last words? What has the city administrator and the city staff I am running for the School Committee to bring the done during the past two years that you agree voice of a new generation to local government. As my with? What have they done that you disagree generation, will bear the burden going forth, we with? should start taking an active part with regards to local governance. What has the school committee done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with?

School Committee — Ward 7

Tom Shannon Candidate did not respond.

68 of 69 State Bond Issues

Question 1: $14 million bond for Maine Army National Guard

Do you favor a $14 million bond issue to provide funds for the State's share of maintenance, repair, capital improvement, modernization and energy efficiency projects for Maine Army National Guard readiness centers and support facilities and the purchase of land for training and to draw down federal matching funds?

Question 2: $15.5 million bond for University of Maine facilities

Do you favor a $15.5 million bond issue to enhance educational and employment opportunities for Maine citizens and students by updating and improving existing laboratory and classroom facilities of the University of Maine System statewide?

Question 3: $100 million bond for transportation facilities and equipment

Do you favor a $100 million bond issue for reconstruction and rehabilitation of highways and bridges and for facilities or equipment related to ports, harbors, marine transportation, freight and passenger railroads, aviation and transit, to be used to match an estimated $154,000,000 in federal and other funds?

Question 4: $4.5 million bond for Maine Maritime Academy science facility

Do you favor a $4.5 million bond issue to provide funds for a public-private partnership for a building project for a new science facility at the M aine Maritime Academy to be matched by other funds?

Question 5: $15.5 million bond for Maine Community College system.

Do you favor a $15.5 million bond issue to upgrade buildings, classrooms and laboratories on the 7 campuses of the Maine Community College System in order to increase capacity to serve more students through expanded programs in health care, precision machining, information technology, criminal justice and other key programs?

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