LIVERMORE FALLS – Two candidates vying for a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen say the biggest issue facing the town is taxes.

The election will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Town Office.

Incumbent Selectman Melanie Rounds is being challenged for the position by former Selectman William “Bill” Demaray.

If elected, Demaray said he would make sure town business was conducted in public.

“We need to stay within the budget and not overspend without letting the people know,” Demaray said. “We need to conduct town business in the open and not just do what we want and use as an excuse that’s the way it’s been done in the past. That doesn’t make it right.”

Rounds said she feels taxes are too high and are discouraging people and businesses from choosing Livermore Falls as a place to live, start a business, build and stay.

“If elected, I will give the town my attention by going above and beyond my duties as your town selectman to do whatever is necessary to make a difference on this issue by trying to keep property taxes at a standstill until new businesses can be encouraged to come and stay in Livermore Falls, which would help alleviate the tax burden residents face,” Rounds said.

Demaray, who served on the board for 15 years, some of it as chairman, before resigning last year, said his experience would be beneficial to the town.

“With my past experience as a selectmen, I feel that I would be an asset to the town if elected,” he said.

Rounds also believes her qualifications and management experience would help be an asset the town.

“I bring to the board about 15 years of experience in management and accounting. I have a certificate in business and property management, associate degree in accounting and a strong background in real estate,” Rounds said.

She has put her knowledge to work helping businesses to be more profitable and cut costs, she said.