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Letter: Democrat Kessler is an inspiring candidate

I am recommending Christopher Kessler in the House District 32 Democratic primary. Kessler’s extensive first-hand experience with clean energy and efficient households will be invaluable for the future of our state, and his commitment to rank-choice voting has helped lead the way to government that serves the people rather than special interests. More importantly, Chris […]

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Letter: Ranked-choice voting ends politics as usual

On June 12, we will use ranked-choice voting in the Republican and Democratic primaries for governor and in the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District. We will also vote for (a “Yes” vote) or against the continued use of RCV in future statewide elections. Ranked-choice voting, sometimes referred to as an instant runoff, requires […]

Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster

Letter: Ranked-choice voting ends politics as usual

On June 12, we will use ranked-choice voting in the Republican and Democratic primaries for governor and in the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District. We will also vote for (a “Yes” vote) or against the continued use of RCV in future statewide elections. Ranked-choice voting, sometimes referred to as an instant runoff, requires […]

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Letter: Kuhn has qualities Falmouth needs

All good policy-making starts at the local level, and I am pleased to support Amy Kuhn’s campaign for Falmouth Town Council and to serve as her treasurer. Amy brings seriousness of purpose, thoughtfulness, and good judgment to everything she does – both personal and professional. The Town Council role is a hybrid of the two: […]

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Letter: GOP candidates are racing to the bottom

Stashing excessive amounts of tax revenue in a “rainy-day fund” while roads disintegrate, children go hungry and an opioid epidemic rages is not only cruel. It’s fiscally shortsighted and irresponsible. I heard Ken Fredette, House minority leader and Republican candidate for governor, on “Maine Calling” bragging about the rainy-day fund that Gov. Paul LePage has […]