Lewiston: Ward 1

 Three candidates are seeking to replace outgoing Ward 1 representative Tom Peters: former School Committee member John Butler, Stanley Pelletier and Doug Stone.

John Butler

Age: 51

Address: 20 Ware St.

Occupation: Outside sales, Butler Brothers

Education: Lewiston High School graduate; Bachelors in science, St. Michaels College, Winooski, Vt.

Political experience: Lewiston School Committee member for 16 years

Community Organizations: Farwell School building committee co-chair; Geiger School building committee member; State of Maine Truance, Dropout, Alternative Education and Homeless Committee.

Stanley Pelletier

Age: 63

Address: 28 S. Surry Lane

E-mail:spelletier0855@yahoo.com

Occupation: Owner and operator Stan Pelletier's Towing, C&J Banquet Facilities; landlord

Political experience: Vice chair, Lewiston Democratic Committee

Community Organizations: Maine Apartment Owner and Manager's Association; Lewiston and Auburn Landlord Assocation; Lewiston Elks; American Legion Post 153.

Douglas Stone

Age: 45

Address: 8 Bridge St.

Phone/E-mail: dtstone10@hotmail.com

Occupation: HMS Host

Education: Associates degrees in Business Management and Hospitality Management, Mid-State College

Political experience: None

Community Organizations: Sunnyside Neighborhood Group; Elks Lodge.

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?

Rate the city's storm water fee: Was it worthwhile, or would you repeal it given the chance?