Biographical information

Name

Dawn Hartill

Office Sought

Lewiston School Committee, Ward 6

Home Street Address

75 Summit Ave.

Campaign Phone Number

207-333-8112

Campaign Email Address

Dawncoub@gmail.com

Facebook page

Twitter Account

YouTube Channel

Occupation or primary source of income

CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor); IT Regulatory Governance Analyst, AVP at TD Bank, NA.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Family

Married and mother of three boys, ages 12, 14, and 17.

Public offices sought or held?

First time I have thrown my hat in the ring.

Civic organizations

Former Member of Martel Elementary School PTO (11 years); Former Martel Elementary School Yearbook Advisor (3 years); Member of Lewiston Middle School PTO; Member of ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association); Member of IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors).

Ice breakers

What is your favorite food?

Cheesecake. Anyway, shape, or form: Cheesecake.

What is your favorite movie?

“That Thing You Do”

What is your favorite book?

“Little Women.”

What is the best political advice you have received?

“Listen more, talk less”

What Maine political figure do you admire most?

George Mitchell because of his role to reauthorize the Clean Air Act in 1990 and pass the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Also, under his leadership, the Senate approved the North American Free Trade Agreement. As a Maine political figure, his legacy has made quite an impression on me.

Local politics

What has Mayor Robert Macdonald done during the past two years that you agree with? What has he done that you disagree with?

What has the city council done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with?

What has the city administrator and the city staff done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with?

What has the school committee done during the past two years that you agree with? What have they done that you disagree with?

I believe that the Lewiston School Committee has worked very hard over the past two years. They had a very difficult task during this past year with the proposed redistricting plan in Lewiston and they listened to feedback before making any decisions.

What should be done with Bates Mill No. 5?

I’m not sure what should be done with Bates Mill No. 5, but something needs to be done sooner than later. Either knock it down or re-purpose it, but DO SOMETHING.

Any last words?

As a mother of three, I have had at least one child in the Lewiston School system every year for the past 12 years. I have a vested interest in the schools in Lewiston and I believe that being involved is the best way to help ensure that all students are given the education they deserve.