With Councilor Nelson Peters not seeking a second term, three candidates have stepped forward seeking the job. They include former Ward 2 Councilor Renee Berneir, former City planning department receptionist Doreen Christ and Donald D’Auteuil.

Renee Bernier

Age: 49

Address: 1220 Sabattus St.

Occupation: President, Ace Security.

Education: Lewiston High School grauate; University of Maine.

Political experience: Lewiston Ward 2 City Councilor 1999-2007; four years on Lewiston School Committee.

Doreen Christ

Age: 45

Address: 419 College St.

E-mail: [email protected]

Occupation: Lee Auto Mall; Russell Street Variety

Education: Medomak Valley High School, Waldoboro; Central Maine Community College associates degree in accounting program.

Political experience: None.

Donald D’Auteuil

Age: 32

Address: 368 East Ave.

E-mail: [email protected]

Occupations: Quality Control Specialist, TD Bank.

Education: Northern New England Center for Financial Training; Central Maine Community College.

Political experience: None

Community Organizations: Rebuild L/A; United Way Day of Caring; youth sports coaching. 

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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 2 Lewiston Polling Place

Montello School

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

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