Absentee voting is underway leading up to Maine’s June 9 election. On Election Day, Yarmouth residents can vote in person at the Yarmouth High School gym from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

In addition to casting ballots for federal, state and gubernatorial primaries, here’s what Yarmouth voters will have to decide on their local ballot.

SCHOOL BUDGET VALIDATION REFERENDUM

Yarmouth residents will vote on their school budget on June 9. The budget is set at $44.1 million, which represents a 4.41% spending increase from fiscal year 2026.

BUDGET VALIDATION PROCESS REFERENDUM

Yarmouth voters will decide whether to continue the budget validation referendum process in the town for three more years.

TOWN COUNCIL

The Yarmouth Town Council is the group of seven elected officials that makes policy decisions for the town. This June, voters will pick three new additions from a group of five candidates for three-year terms. Here are the candidates in the town’s only contested race:

MEGHAN CASEY

What are your top three priorities?

Tax burden: Work to reduce the tax burden for residential property owners by closely examining spending, finding opportunities for regionalization and increasing commercial investment in town to shift more of the tax burden from residential to commercial properties.

Affordable Housing: Yarmouth is hard hit by Maine’s housing crisis. We are in the middle of work to bring work force housing to Yarmouth. I will continue that work.

Schools: Continue to support our stellar school system.

Why are you running?

Yarmouth is a truly special place. Some outside of town see us as just a wealthy enclave, but what makes Yarmouth wonderful is our community. We are a small town in the best way possible. Yarmouth neighbors know and care about one another. I am running to protect the special nature of Yarmouth and at the same time ensure Yarmouth embraces the future without fear, in a measured, thoughtful way.

DANIEL LANDRY

What are your top three priorities?

Affordability: Yarmouth has seen multi-year increases in property taxes. We need to find a way to offer relief, especially to those on fixed incomes and those with lower household incomes.

Environmental Sustainability: We must do everything we can to make our climate/environment healthy and sustainable for our children and grandchildren.

Equity: We must work to keep our town safe and nurturing for all residents regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or religion.

Why are you running?

I am running for Town Council to help assure our town remains affordable for all residents. I am also very interested in maintaining a sustainable environment given our fragile ecosystem as a coastal town.

JENNIFER MONTI

What are your top three priorities?

Affordability, infrastructure and education.

Why are you running?

I am running for Town Council because I believe we can invest in our community’s future without overburdening the families who call Yarmouth home. Our schools deserve strong funding, and our taxpayers deserve accountability. We also face critical infrastructure needs; systems can’t wait. The challenges here require strategic thinking, humility, careful attention to detail, and creative solutions that develop every option space. I’m built for work and ready on day one.

CHUCK THOMPSON

What are your top three priorities?

My top priorities are moderating the pace of property tax increases, increasing civic engagement, and preserving what makes Yarmouth special for all residents. That means bringing fiscal discipline to the budget, encouraging broader community participation in decision-making, and protecting the character, schools, open spaces, and quality of life that define our town.

Why are you running?

I’m running because rising property taxes are putting real pressure on young families, working households, and seniors on fixed incomes. We need to preserve what makes Yarmouth special — our schools, open space, and waterfront — while ensuring a more sustainable financial future. I bring a result-driven, collaborative approach and the experience to make thoughtful, disciplined decisions on behalf of our community.

MIKE TING

What are your top three priorities?

My top three priorities are: Boost resident engagement by instituting biannual resident-driven Town Hall meetings where residents will be heard. Transform our town’s budget process by transitioning to a modified zero-based budgeting system for both town and school. I will increase accountability in local government by modernizing town records: Every meeting will be recorded, transcribed and searchable online.

Why are you running?

I believe strong organizations stand on three pillars: outcomes, people and process. Results matter, but people and process matter more. I will put people first. Your voice matters, even if we disagree. I will make decisions for the whole town. I will demand a more transparent, honest and accountable process. If a councilor has a conflict of interest, they must declare it. I can’t promise outcomes which will make everyone happy, but you will be treated with respect.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE

There are two candidates running for the Yarmouth School Committee, which has two open seats for three-year terms. The candidates are Chelsea DeLorme and Christina Patrick.

WATER DISTRICT TRUSTEE

Two candidates are running to be trustees for the Yarmouth Water District, which has two open seats for three-year terms. The candidates are Steve Gorden and William Taylor.