Biographical information

Name:

Matthew P. Roy

Office Sought:

Lewiston School Committee, Ward 6

Home Street Address:

357 Randall Road

Campaign Phone Number:

207-240-4391

Campaign Email Address:

matthewproy@gmail.com

Facebook page:

Twitter Account:

YouTube Channel:

Occupation or primary source of income:

Food Service/Receiver

Education:

BS, Business Administration/Accounting

Family:

Public offices sought or held?

This campaign will be the first time I have run for public office.

Civic organizations:

Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area

Ice breakers

What is your favorite food?

I do not have a favorite food, like most I enjoy to take in many foods.

What is your favorite movie?

What is your favorite book?

What is the best political advice you have received?

No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.

What Maine political figure do you admire most?

Margaret Chase Smith. I admire Senator Smith because of her “Declaration of Conscience.” speech.

Local politics

What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during the past two years that you agree with? What has he done that you disagree with?

What has the city council done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with?

What has the city administrator and the city staff done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with?

What has the school committee done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with?

The School Committee has done a great job giving students the opportunity to gain college credit while in high school. The way the Committee went along with to redistrict the elementary schools, I disagree with.

What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5?

I agree with the Riverfront Island Master Plan with regard to Bates Mill No. 5. Due to the size of Mill No. 5, most uses are not sustainable.

Any last words?

I am running for the School Committee to bring the voice of a new generation to local government. As my generation, will bear the burden going forth, we should start taking an active part with regards to local governance.