I attended high school in Lewiston and now live and work here. I have gotten to know mayoral candidate Ben Chin personally. He possesses a character of integrity and an ability to listen deeply. He has invested countless hours talking with residents and, with their concerns in mind, he has developed forward-thinking, creative, policy ideas […]
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Bouchard can reshape Lewiston
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I write this letter in support of Shane Bouchard for mayor in the run-off election on Dec. 12. Bouchard knows the issues at play in this election and offers Lewiston voters a strong resume of being a small business owner and city councilor. Every time I have […]
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Chin stands with working families
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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Cayer will find lasting solutions
As a former member of the Lewiston City Council, I know that effective municipal governing is about bringing people together in order to tackle the many challenges a city faces. I am voting for Mark Cayer because that is what he is about — finding real and lasting solutions. He is a workhorse, not a […]
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Gillespie cares about Lewiston
Donna Gillespie has worked hard for years serving the state as a worker on child welfare cases. She clearly cares about her community. I believe Donna Gillespie will be a great member of the city council. Owen Cardwell-Copenhefer, Lewiston
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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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Mark Cayer listens
I write this to cast my complete support for Mark Cayer as Lewiston’s next mayor. I have known Cayer for years and had the opportunity to sit next to him for two years while we served on the city council. Candidates can come out with all the promises that they want to make, but only […]
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Khalid cares about her community
I am writing in support of Safiya Khalid for school committee. She is a smart, conscientious, and talented young woman who cares about her community. A product of Lewiston public schools herself, Khalid is eager to make sure the next generation has even more opportunities than she had. I know that, as a member of […]