Voters can select two candidates for the open at-large seats. The two highest vote-getters will win.
C. Ellen Peters

Address: 15 Shepley St.

Occupation: Research analyst at Bates College

Community Service: Elected to Auburn Charter Commission, 2004; Steering Committee, College for ME.

Education: Bachelor’s in psychology from Bates College; master’s in educational administration from Harvard.

Personal: Married, three children.

Why are you seeking a term as a city councilor?

“I really believe that people in Auburn need to feel that government is accessible. I feel that everyone in Auburn has something to say, and that every voice needs to be heard and respected. Certainly with my work on the Charter Commission, one of my big priorities was making government accessible.

“I think people are feeling a barrier between themselves and government, and I want to break that baby down.”

What can you do to provide relief for Auburn property taxpayers?

“I think the first thing is we have to work together. In the City Council itself, the people who sit on the City Council need to listen to one another and work with one another so we can come up with creative solutions. That’s just the first piece of it. The second piece is working together with neighboring communities, so that we can again come up with solutions together to try to reduce that.”

Please rate the incumbent. What could Bob Mennealy and Kelly Matzen (who is not running this year) have done to make things smoother for the city, the citizens or the City Council?

“I have great admiration for people that ask hard questions. And I also have great admiration for people who listen to those answers. I really think that if the people on the council work with one another, listen to one another, don’t judge one another, and listen to the people who take the time and energy to come down to council meetings, to call their councilors, and to share their thoughts, I think we can really move forward.”