I usually do not write regarding politics or political figures, but I am inclined to offer my support to Peter Letourneau, who is seeking the position of mayor for the city of Auburn. I have known Letourneau for more than 20 years and can certainly attest to his compassion for his fellow man, his integrity […]
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Route 4 safer because of LaBonte
I am writing in support of Auburn Mayor Jonathon LaBonte. During the past few years, my neighborhood had concerns about the safety of portions of Route 4. LaBonte and others were instrumental in the effort to improve the safety along Route 4. Along with other city officials, Mayor LaBonte met with Department of Transportation officials, […]
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LaBonte is Auburn’s #1 advocate
I am proud to endorse Auburn Mayor Jonathan LaBonte for re-election this Nov. 3. It is no secret that Auburn has seen economic hardship. For decades, this city has struggled to retain job opportunities and the young families that come with them. When political leaders were challenged on this, the response was always, “It could […]
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LaBonte’s record speaks for itself
As a resident of Auburn and the owner of three Auburn businesses, I support Mayor Jonathan LaBonte. He is the clear choice to move Auburn forward and to continue to improve the business climate here. His track record speaks for itself, but I feel inclined to express my views due to my direct experience working […]
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LaBonte an advocate for Auburn
Municipal government is best when it melds the absence of partisanship with the benefits of debate to provide pragmatic solutions. Am I annoyed that Jonathan LaBonte’s day job is working for a governor with whom I very frequently disagree? Yes. On municipal issues, do I sometimes disagree with LaBonte? Yes. Do I believe that there […]
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LaBonte has been a great leader
I met Jonathan LaBonte 10 years ago when he, myself and a small group founded Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area. The group sought to bring young professionals together through involvement and make them want to live and work here. To me, that has been LaBonte’s primary goal since then and involvement of young […]
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Auburn’s LaBonte a man of action
Thanks to Mayor Jonathan LaBonte for his quick action to address what was a dangerous situation. New traffic arrows painted on Route 4 at Lake Shore Drive were not right. Previously, a center turning lane was created for both north and south traffic. Newly painted arrows incorrectly created a second turning lane — in the […]