Auburn Mayor Jonathan LaBonte deserves another term. He is a young man with wisdom beyond his years and has core beliefs that will serve Auburn citizens well.

He has developed contacts in both the private and public sectors and clearly understands the strengths of both when it comes to job creation for our young, unemployed and underemployed, not to mention the positive impact that well-planned growth will have on Auburn’s tax base.

He has access to state, regional and federal leadership and is not timid about putting those contacts to work for the betterment of this community. He understands the value that a good education means to young people and their ability to become solid citizens.

I consider it an honor to know the mayor. I am proud that I have worked with him toward common goals. I would urge all Auburn voters to cast their ballots for Jonathan LaBonte.

John Turner, Auburn