Auburn: At-large

Five candidates are vying to fill two at-large seats, serving the entire city. They include incumbent Bob Mennealy, former Councilors Belinda Gerry and Eric Samson and two others, Ken Bellefleur and Gary Baillargeon.

 

Gary Baillargeon

Age: 38

Address: 144 Broadview Ave.

E-mail: triadp1@gmail.com

Occupation: Maine licensed private investigator, owner of Triad Investigations.

Political experience: None

Community organizations: Volunteer basketball coach, Auburn Recreation Department; Trustee, First Assembly of God Church, Lewiston.

 

Kenneth J. Bellefleur

Address: 100 Royal River Road

E-mail: k_bellefleur7@yahoo.com

Personal: Married, five daughters

Occupation: Local purchasing representative, Procter and Gamble, Auburn.

Education: Edward Little High School; Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute

Political Experience: None

Community Organizations: LAYSA soccer coach for about 14 years; serves on Auburn Comprehensive Plan Committe.

 

Belinda Gerry

Age: 50

Address: 143 Mill St.

E-mail: PoliticsME@aol.com

Education: Auburn public schools

Political experience: Auburn city councilor 2000-2006; three-term state representative, 1994-2000.

Community organizations: Barker Mill Arms Senior/Resident Food Distribution; Auburn Police Academy Alumni; 

Bob Mennealy

Age: 59

Address: 43 Royal Oaks Drive

Phone number/e-mail: Gimpski00@aol.com

Education: Bachelors degree in education, masters degree in public administration, University of Maine, Orono.

Political experience: Auburn city councilor 2003-now.

Community organizations: Maine Handicapped Skiing Assocation; Maine People's Alliance.

 

Eric Samson

Age: 37

Address: 28 Windemere Way

E-mail: esamson@ verizon.net

Occupation: Chief deputy, Androscoggin County Sheriff's Department

Education: Lewiston High School; University of Maine, Augusta for two years;

Political experience: Auburn City Councilor 2003-2007.

Community organizations: Kora Shrine; Sacred Heart Parish; Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce.

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

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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?

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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?

Voting Information

The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Direct questions to the City Clerk's office, (207) 333-6600.

Polling Places

• Ward 1 - Washburn School, 35 Lake Auburn Ave.
• Ward 2 - Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Dr.
• Ward 3 - Auburn Hall, 60 Court St.
• Ward 4 - Fairview School, 397 Minot Ave.
• Ward 5 - Sherwood Heights School, 32 Sherwood Dr.