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:[email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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

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Ward 1 Lewiston Polling Place

Lewiston Armory

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

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