Many Maine families are struggling. Seven percent of Mainers remain unemployed. John Cleveland understands those challenges and has the experience and priorities to solve them in the Maine Senate.

For the past 25 years, he has owned a consulting firm which has provided economic and community development services for public and private clients. He knows how to create jobs and understands the importance of support for small businesses

He also knows how government works and how to get things done. He’s been Auburn’s city councilor and mayor, as well as its senator from 1990 to 1998. He is deeply committed to serving his community and his state.

Gov. Paul LePage and his allies have tried to solve tough problems by attacking voter rights, worker benefits and the Department of Health and Human Services.

Cleveland will fight for working people, students, the elderly and the community in the state Senate.

Katie Guare, Farmington