On Nov. 4, I will vote to re-elect Sen. John Cleveland, who is one of the best state Senators District 20 has ever had. He and I both grew up in Auburn. We are businessmen and have both served as mayor, Senator, library trustee and in other civic positions. I know he is an effective […]
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Cleveland and Brakey square off in state Senate District 20 race
AUBURN — It was bad enough that they Photoshopped his head onto someone else’s body, but what really bugs him — besides the fact that they misspelled his first name — is the claim that he’s against women having mammograms and he opposes access to birth control. The mailed political postcard, known as a “mailer,” […]
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L. Walker: A consummate professional
I have known John Cleveland for more than 50 years. I believe him to be the right leadership for the Maine Senate. Residents are fortunate to have him watching out for all of us. He has seen this state’s ups and downs, and knows what Mainers need. That is why he has been able to […]
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J. Couturier: A divisive candidate
I’ve seen articles in the paper about how good Eric Brakey is as a listener. Several things come to mind. One is that he has a degree in theater performance. Is this the act of a clever actor? Maybe he is listening so he can tell people what they want to hear. In 2012, he […]
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S.P. Bergeron: Supports education
I proudly support Sen. John Cleveland. I have personally known him for almost 30 years and I can tell you that he is a family man with strong ethical standards. He and his lovely wife have raised their family in our neighborhood, always volunteering to improve the schools and the greater community. He has a […]
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D. Bergeron: He is always well prepared
There are many letters to the editor these days supporting various candidates. I wanted to write one to support Sen. John Cleveland. People may not understand the hard work that legislators have to do to be effective in Augusta. My job requires me to interact with the Utilities, Energy and Technology Committee, of which Sen. […]
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S. Tetenman: Correcting some assertions
This letter is to challenge information in Arthur Berry’s letter about John Cleveland (Oct. 6). Until this election cycle, I do not remember hearing that Cleveland was not earning his consulting fee or that his integrity was in question. The $4.5 million for the water line was voted on and passed by the citizens of […]
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R. Caldwell: Misrepresenting his record
In the recent Poland candidates forum, I was disturbed to see state Sen. John Cleveland repeatedly misrepresent his voting record. Cleveland said he voted against legislation that would kill jobs and hurt the call center industry. But he did not mention that he later changed his mind and voted for it. Cleveland said he voted […]
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S. Lea: Understands the people of Maine
I find the demonizing of the term “career politician” by Eric Brakey and his mother to be offensive. People who have spent years in public service, as John Cleveland has, have experience which is invaluable when serving in the Legislature. Understanding the legislative process is important to be a successful member of the Legislature. Cleveland’s […]
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D. Adams: His brand of upside-down logic
When John Cleveland last made decisions for the Maine people in the state Senate during the 1990s, he chose to punish the public with a sin tax — increasing the taxes on both cigarettes and alcohol, “for our own good.” Flash forward to today: Cleveland voted to allow people on welfare to use their EBT […]