I will be voting for Ben Chin to be the next mayor of Lewiston. I am also a member of the Western Maine Labor Council, a coalition of more than 20 unions. We work to support workers and we have endorsed Chin for mayor. We support Chin because he has stood with working families. He […]
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Chin's detailed, thoughtful plans
I recommend that my neighbors and fellow citizens vote for Ben Chin for mayor. I do so because I believe that his character and his plans are the best for Lewiston. Chin has demonstrated a capacity to withstand the sometimes vicious side of politics with grace and fortitude. He has focused his career on serving, […]
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Chin represents Lewiston's potential
I am writing in support of my friend Ben Chin for mayor of Lewiston. I have known Chin to be a strong advocate for the people of the community. He recognizes that when one of us struggles, we all suffer. He is not afraid to speak truth to power. He is working to address homelessness […]
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Chin's plan will help Lewiston
Right now, there are families and children living in Lewiston with no heat, broken smoke detectors, leaky windows, dangerous lead paint and worse. Voters have the power to make sure all residents have housing free of major health and safety violations. Ben Chin has a strong plan to reform code enforcement by supporting landlords and […]
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Pick a realistic candidate
I am confused. Reading the letters to the editor in the support of Ben Chin — exactly what office is he running for? Mayor? The state Legislature? Congress? Social Security, minimum wage, Medicare/Medicaid are state and federal issues. Plowing, paving roads and garbage collection are city issues. On housing, lead paint and opioid issues are […]
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Chin has done more
Mayoral candidate Ben Chin has a genuine smile but takes serious the concerns residents talk to him about code enforcement, property tax and schools, etc. Chin has done more for Lewiston residents but at a higher level than his opponents. He has been one of the leaders on raising the minimum wage, reducing property taxes […]
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Ben Chin has heart
I look forward to the day — I trust it will be soon — when I can proudly address Ben Chin as “Mr. Mayor.” Many have already written letters of support focused upon his particular policies. I wish to write about another set of qualifications, altogether. For more than a decade Chin has been working […]
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Chin has strength, compassion
I was born and raised in Lewiston. My children went to school here, and I worked in the public school system for almost 30 years. This city has been good to me and my family, and I am committed to its growth. When I first met Ben Chin, I was impressed by his dedication to […]
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Chin has a plan for Lewiston
Candidates for mayor everywhere promise to attract new businesses and support existing businesses in their communities. What makes Ben Chin’s promise to promote businesses in Lewiston believable is that he is not simply promising to be supportive. He has held serious discussions with local entrepreneurs about the obstacles they face and the steps the city […]
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Chin has common sense plan
Ben Chin is the only candidate for mayor of Lewiston with concrete, actionable ideas to improve our city for everyone. He recently released his plan to rebuild the local, quality, ownership market for housing in Lewiston. As a local homeowner, I am excited about Chin’s vision. He will work to reduce interest rates available to […]