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City
Election 2009

Auburn: Ward 2

Published on Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 12:12 am | Last updated on Monday, Oct 26, 2009 at 11:11 pm

Incumbent councilor Robert Hayes is the only candidate seeking his seat this year. Hayes has served as a councilor since 2005.

Robert Hayes

Age: 62

Address: 172 Allen Ave.

Phone number: 207 784-2499

Occupation: Owner, manager J.L. Hayes.

Education: Auburn Public Schools; Union College, Schenectady, NY; Navy Officer Candidate school, Newport, RI; Navy Supply School, Athens, Ga.; BS Business Administration, University of Southern Maine.

Political experience: Auburn City Councilor 2005 to now.

Community organizations: Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce; Lewiston Downtown Development and Management Corp.; Auburn Planning Board 1977-90.


What is the biggest issue facing your city right now, and what would you do about it?


What's your philosophy concerning the city's budget? Should it stay level or be cut? If you want to make cuts, what services or departments can be cut?


What is your position on building a new high school? Should the city pay for the entire project itself or wait until state aid is available?

Ward 2 Auburn Polling Place

Auburn Middle School

Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.



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