AUBURN — Following an executive session with their attorneys that lasted nearly two hours Wednesday evening, the Androscoggin County commissioners released a statement saying it would defend itself against a lawsuit filed by 12 of the 14 county municipalities. The seven county commissioners voted unanimously to defend themselves “at county expense” against the lawsuit if […]
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Elaine Makas: Moving forward in Androscoggin County
The people of Androscoggin County have reason to be proud of their county and the employees who work hard every day, both efficiently and effectively, to provide court services, law enforcement, processing of deeds, emergency management and PSAP/dispatching assistance. As county commissioners, we look forward to continuing our oversight of these services and strengthening them […]
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Debate over county commissioners’ pay heats up
LEWISTON — Members of the Androscoggin County Budget Committee hope to bring Maine’s attorney general into the growing debate over whether county commissioners broke the law Nov. 25 when they voted to restore thousands of dollars in pay and benefits eliminated by the budget committee. The 14-member committee has drafted letters to AG Janet Mills […]
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E. Makas: Setting the record straight
In response to Peter Letourneau’s letter (Nov. 30), I will clarify the decision that Beth Bell and I made about compensation for county commissioners. Current annual compensation for a commissioner in this county is $7,273 plus single or family health coverage. To keep costs down in 2015, despite an increase from three commissioners to seven, […]
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Commissioners to re-examine cuts in their salaries, benefits in Tuesday meeting
AUBURN — The fight over salaries and benefits for Androscoggin County commissioners continues. Six days after the county’s Budget Committee slashed commission salaries and eliminated benefits, the commissioners themselves are re-opening the issue in a 5 p.m. meeting Tuesday. County Commissioner Elaine Makas said Tuesday that a recent opinion from longtime county attorney Bryan Dench […]
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Commissioners restore money and benefits to their pay
AUBURN — Just six days after Androscoggin County budget watchers slashed salaries and eliminated benefits for county commissioners, the commissioners themselves restored much of what was lost. The County Commission voted Tuesday night to restore $2,000 of their base pay, raising it to $5,000 per person, and to fund individual health and dental coverage worth […]
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D. Projansky: Has a proven track record
Being a county commissioner is a tough job, since every action is scrutinized. In her six years as a county commissioner, Elaine Makas has been a fierce advocate for Lewiston. She helped create a new formula for a more equitable sharing of the costs for county dispatch for Lewiston, saving the city more than $40,000 […]
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A. Fournier: Strong advocate for Lewiston
I am honored to write on behalf of Elaine Makas, who is seeking re-election as Androscoggin County commissioner for Lewiston, District 1. She has been a very strong advocate for Lewiston through her roles and responsibilities as county commissioner, Head Start and Child Care board member, former state representative, trustee for the Western Maine Labor […]
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R. Lajoie: Representing people of Lewiston
I am writing this letter in support of Elaine Makas as a county commissioner representing part of Lewiston. A new county charter was approved that increased the number of commissioners from three to seven, giving the residents of Lewiston a more equitable voice in county affairs. She has always been the strongest advocate on the […]
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Makas and Marcotte running for Androscoggin County’s 1st District seat
Elaine Makas Physical Address: 10 Sheffield Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240 Occupation: Associate Adjunct Professor of Psychology, USM, and Androscoggin County Commissioner Political Affiliation: Democrat Androscoggin County District 1: Downtown Lewiston, including lower Lisbon Street, Little Canada and the Main Street corridor Age: 68 Phone number: 784-5726 Community Organizations: Associate board member of Androscoggin Head Start and […]