FARMINGTON — Yvette Robinson of Farmington announces her intent to be a Democratic candidate for representative to the Legislature in House District 89, serving Farmington and Industry. A wife and mother of two, she also owns and operates a home-based chiropractic practice.

“The increasing cost of health care affects everyone in our community. Fifteen years in this industry have given me valuable insight. Insurance and drug companies have held patients, doctors, hospitals and employers hostage for too long,” she said.

“There are too many hardworking taxpayers who simply cannot afford health care coverage for their families,” Robinson said. “Many things can be achieved at the state level to improve health care delivery. I have the knowledge and motivation necessary to help health care in Maine evolve into an industry that truly meets the needs of our citizens,” she said.

Robinson is serving her fifth year as a director on the Mount Blue Regional School District board, and her second year as the chairwoman of the board’s Finance Committee. As a member of the board, she has tackled several difficult budgets, school consolidation, and the most recent budget shortfalls. She is an instrumental member of the Mallett School Building Committee and a participant of the Visioning Committee for the high school renovation project.

“Even in better economic times, the funding model for education simply wasn’t working. Our schools are subject to policies made in Augusta by those who know little about the specific strengths and challenges of Western Maine. It is time for someone to advocate for our educational needs in the Legislature,” Robinson said.

Robinson will run as a Maine Clean Election Fund candidate. For more information, Robinson may be reached at 778-5228 or [email protected].

Yvette Robinson of Farmington is a candidate for the state House of  Representative 89 seat, which serves Farmington and Industry.