Post-Election Day

Thanks so much for everyone who turned out to vote! I am excited for my work to start on the Portland School Committee as your District 1 representative.

I began my campaign on the values of educational equity, vision, and accountability for our Portland schools. I reached out to parents, school staff, and community members to hear about their ideas on how we can improve our schools. I am grateful for all the support I've received early on in my campaign.

I will be inaugurated along with newly elected District 2 representative Ed Bryan and At-Large incumbent Sarah Thompson on Monday December 7th, 2009 at Portland's City Hall. The ceremony begins promptly at 4pm with a short reception afterwards.

My campaign is also hosting a post-inaugural party at Slainte - 24 Preble Street, just a couple of blocks from City Hall. The party will begin after the reception ends, after 6:30pm.

Please join me at either gathering. I could've have done this without your support!

Election Day

Election Day is my favorite holiday of the year. There's always so much energy and excitement–it's also the day you see the culmination a campaign's hard work and energy.

2009 is going to be an important year for Maine people. There's too much at stake today, so go out and vote!

We have the opportunity to Protect Maine Equality at the ballot to ensure same-sex couples have the rights and benefits of marriage.

We have the opportunity to defend our communities against drastic cuts to basic social services and programs with TABOR and the Excise Tax Repeal on the ballot.

If you live in Portland, there are some critical local election races as well. The League has it's annual voter guide so check it out before you head to the polls!

If you live on Munjoy Hill, I'll be at East End Community School shaking hands with voters later today.