I’m writing this to support Renee Courtemanche in her bid for Lewiston’s School Committee, representing Ward 1. As a current school committee member, I see huge potential in her ability to effectuate positive change for Lewiston’s school district. Through her involvements with PTOs, and through her advocacy as a parent of two children who attend […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Belinda Gerry one of the best
Auburn residents should send Belinda Gerry back to the city council. No one takes her public servant position more seriously. She has a personal commitment to fully understand every council issue and has been one of the most available and accessible elected officials of modern time. She exhibited the same work ethic when she represented […]
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Khalid cares about her community
I am writing in support of Safiya Khalid for school committee. She is a smart, conscientious, and talented young woman who cares about her community. A product of Lewiston public schools herself, Khalid is eager to make sure the next generation has even more opportunities than she had. I know that, as a member of […]
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Mark Cayer listens
I write this to cast my complete support for Mark Cayer as Lewiston’s next mayor. I have known Cayer for years and had the opportunity to sit next to him for two years while we served on the city council. Candidates can come out with all the promises that they want to make, but only […]
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Lee's thoughtful, reasoned approach
On Nov. 7, I will vote to elect councilor Adam Lee as Auburn’s new mayor. Having served as Auburn’s mayor, I believe the mayor can significantly influence how the city is governed. I am confident that Lee will be an effective and active mayor, addressing whatever issues the city will face in the next two […]
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Auburn has clear choices
In the upcoming election, Auburn has some clear choices to make. Auburn will cease to exist if consolidated with Lewiston. Not only will the city of Auburn be erased from existence, its neighborhood schools such as East Auburn Elementary will almost certainly be eradicated in favor of Lewiston’s big box school way of doing things. […]
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Merger ignores several problems
Advocates for the proposed merger of the Twin Cities provide estimates only of savings that would appeal to those who want a tax cut, but they do not provide data on the cost of achieving supposed benefits. If residents are to endure the anguish of a long and expensive transition, they want something that is […]
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Chin's plan will help Lewiston
Right now, there are families and children living in Lewiston with no heat, broken smoke detectors, leaky windows, dangerous lead paint and worse. Voters have the power to make sure all residents have housing free of major health and safety violations. Ben Chin has a strong plan to reform code enforcement by supporting landlords and […]
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Chance for economic advancement
I hold the Twin Cities near to my heart, as I have spent my entire life here, being fancifully entwined in all that Lewiston-Auburn has to offer. I graduated from Lewiston High School in 2014. I have made life-long bonds and connections to these neighbors of mine. To me, the merger is a chance at […]
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Merger creates best options
Consolidating Lewiston and Auburn is the best move forward for our community. The future without consolidation is very clear: reduced services and/or higher taxes. In an effort to keep taxes down, Lewiston had to eliminate 66 positions through the past 15 years. During the past six years, Auburn’s leadership decided to stand alone, withdrawing funding […]