I am a proud resident of Auburn. I grew up in this great city. My family has lived here for generations. I have worked and raised children here.

It is with great sadness that I watch a small group of businessmen from the local Chamber of Commerce doing everything they can to do away with my city.

Who is pushing this crazy idea of merging Lewiston and Auburn? I literally do not know of anyone in my circle of friends, family, neighbors and coworkers who think it is a good idea to end Auburn as we know it by merging it with Lewiston.

The merger plan is being dumped on residents by a very small group that seems to have some strange agenda that is shared by very few. I do not see any great benefits in having Auburn overtaken by the larger city across the river.

I strongly urge all residents of Auburn to vote “no” against the merger of Auburn and Lewiston.

Tracey Walker, Auburn