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I had the good fortune to meet Steve Ellis, a candidate for the Maine House of Representatives (District 38) on numerous occasions. Our initial contact was at a discussion meeting regarding democracy and the attendees were from diverse political backgrounds. Steve listened intently, provided insightful comments and treated everyone with respect.
I have also attended meetings where Steve spoke as a candidate for Maine House District 38. He truly cares about people and our community, and I am impressed by his willingness to listen and to discuss important topics that impact us all. Steve works diligently for environmental concerns and is a powerful advocate for social justice. He is also eager to learn about the issues for which he is less familiar, which is a quality that is quite commendable these days.
I hope that every constituent in Unity, Thorndike, Monroe, Brooks, western Frankfort, Waldo, Swanville, Knox and Jackson will vote on Nov. 5 for Steve Ellis. He has the intelligence and temperament to unite and work for our community.
Kathy Gerard
Thorndike