In her first term Rep. Sheila Lyman was the primary sponsor of not a single bill in the Legislature. This is the most important part of her job.

Among the handful of bills Lyman co-sponsored, none became law. These bills largely addressed extreme, far-right priorities like limiting the free press (LD 923) and stripping transgender students of their rights (LD 1401).

Residents of Jay and Livermore Falls are concerned about jobs, cost of living and property taxes. Yet, Lyman’s legislative priorities address none of these concerns.

Our community is reeling following the announced closure of the Pixelle paper mill. We need a state representative who can use the position to sponsor bills that will support soon-to-be laid off workers, small businesses, and seniors concerned about property tax bills. Not one who spends their time focused on divisive culture war issues.

Sheila Lyman is not up to the job.

Trevor Doiron, Jay