I am excited to support Mark Cayer to be Lewiston’s next mayor. He has served Lewiston well as the Ward 6 councilor for six years. As the council president, his leadership was obvious as he helped the council agree on and pass difficult budgets during the worse recession that this city faced in years. What […]
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Ben Chin is a trusted friend
Ben Chin has been a friend of this community and the people of Maine for at least the past 10 years. He might not have been born here, he might not have grew up here, but he has settled here and is raising his family here, alongside our own. His vision for Lewiston contains enormous […]
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In support of Ben Chin
Ben Chin came to Lewiston to attend Bates College. By a stroke of good luck, he opted to stay and make his home here. He works, has married, purchased a home and is raising two children here. Lewiston needs to attract more educated, smart, progressive energetic leaders to the community. Chin is all of those […]
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Chin can unite the community
In the past, Ben Chin running for office has held immense importance in my heart. He represents everything Mainers should be — accepting, willing and driven. He has handled media curveballs, sometimes making national headlines, while maintaining a bright spirit throughout everything. My children seek role models in people similar to Chin, and his resilience […]
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Ben Chin a person of vision
I am writing in support of my friend Ben Chin for mayor of Lewiston. The upcoming election is important for many reasons. One priority is the urgent need for wise and compassionate policies to respond to the epidemic losses of loved ones to opioid addiction and overdose. The numbers are alarming. Chin has been hearing […]
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Ben Chin's great optimism
I support Ben Chin for his great passion and optimism; he has what every town and city needs. He will bring a hope to Lewiston by unifying the community, rather than continue to divide them. He is focusing on Lewiston’s housing needs and immigration integration. I support his leadership that combines a fierce desire for […]
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Mark Cayer has the experience
Change is a popular topic for politicians running for office. It is vague. It has a nice jingle to it. It is easy to talk about. Lewiston is a city that has experienced a lot of change, both recently and historically. What Lewiston needs now is not change for the sake of change. Mark Cayer […]
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Gudas the right choice
The residents of Lewiston’s Ward 6 are very fortunate to have Pauline Gudas as a candidate for City Council. I have known her for more than 30 years and know she will be a champion for the people of Ward 6 on the council. She is a hard-working, dedicated, community-oriented individual who wants only the […]
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Courtemanche a worthy candidate
I write to enthusiastically support Renee Courtemanche for the Lewiston School Committee representing Ward 1. Ward 1has been represented by a strong advocate for the past three terms and continued representation by a parent is vitally important to ensuring success of Lewiston public schools. Courtemanche has been actively involved in the Geiger PTO for numerous […]
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Chin's vision, values can be trusted
Since moving to the area, I have been impressed by the community commitment I have seen in many younger residents in Lewiston. They are making a big difference by bringing new ideas, energy, skills and enthusiasm, which gives me hope for the future. Now that I am reaching elder years, I am ready to pass […]