It would be an honor to serve as your representative to the Maine Legislature. As a life-long Mainer, small business owner, and a parent of three children, I am concerned that we are not focusing on the areas that have historically made our state strong and vibrant. Instead government is placing an immense burden upon our citizens and the businesses that offer good jobs. The results are restricting the creativity and resources we need to get Maine moving again. This course must change, we need good people who will go to Augusta to seek better solutions to the problems facing us and our communities.

We need government to focus on that which it can and must do and not get into areas in which it does not need to be.

I don't claim to have all the answers to the issues facing our state, and the only thing I will promise is what I can be sure to deliver; that I will listen to your concerns, and work hard to find a solution and that I will respect that fact that you placed your trust in me to represent you.

I look forward to meeting you and hearing about your interests and concerns. I would appreciate your input and support.

About the candidate:

My wife Gwen and I have three children; Grace, now a junior at Simmons College; Andre, a sophomore at St. Joseph's College; and Gerald, a junior at Hampden Academy. I attended public school in Bangor, graduated from John Bapst High School, then attended the University of Maine where I studied business. I am currently a real estate agent and also have a home construction business. Gwen works for a telecommunications company. Previously, we owned and operated other small businesses in the area. These experiences have given me an understanding of many of the issues that affect those who have chosen to live and work in Maine. It also gives me an appreciation for the need to be service oriented, something that is important in being a good representative.

Service:

My belief is it is important to give something back to our community. To that end, I have had the pleasure of being involved with numerous civic organizations. My experience includes:

• Hampden Kiwanis
• Bangor Jaycees - Past Director
• Bangor Rotary - Past Director
• EMMC Children's Miracle Network Board - Past President
• Phillips-Strickland House - Corporator
• Eastern Maine Community College Foundation
• Board of Directors, Avalon Village
• Black Bear United Football Club, President
• Hampden Business Association, Vice Chair
• Citizens for Quality Education

Experience:

I have a broad and unique understanding of the issues that impact many communities in Central Maine. I have gained this knowledge from my experience as a town councilor in two communities where I was a member of both a charter review committee and land use review committee. My current service on the following Hampden Committees also strengthens my understanding of these issues:

• Hampden Town Council
• Hampden Comprehensive Plan Review Committee
• Economic Development Committee
• Charter & Ordinance Committee
• Communications Committee
• Appointments Committee
• Finance Committee

This understanding and experience prepares me from day one to solve problems and improve our community by using more common sense in approaching our challenges.

Please feel free to contact me by e-mail at andrec@roadrunner.com or by telephone at 449-1358.

The Republican Primary is June 10, 2008.
EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
I would like very much to earn your support.

Would you like to request an absentee ballot?

Simply click here to download an application and mail it to your town office listed below:

Town of Dixmont Julie Bonin P.O. Box 100 Dixmont, ME 04932 Phone: (207) 234-2294

Town of Hampden Denise R. Hodsdon 106 Western Ave. Hampden, ME 04444 Phone: (207) 862-3034

Town of Newburgh Lois E. Libby 2660 Western Ave. Newburgh, ME 04444 Phone: (207) 234-4151