This year’s race for the Ward 4 seat is a virtual replay of the race two years ago, with the roles reversed: Incumbent Councilor Denis Theriault seeks to maintain his seat, defending it from candidate Ron Jean. Jean held the Ward 4 seat himself for eight years before losing to Theriault in 2007.

Theriault was unable to schedule a time to record video profiles.

Denis Theriault

Age: 55

Address:

E-mail:[email protected]

Occupation: Real estate

Education:Mount Assumption Institute, Plattsburgh, NY; Walsh University, Canton, Ohio.

Political experience: City Councilor 2007 to now.

Community Organizations:Lewiston Planning Board; Lewiston Police Athletic League: Project Director, Androscoggin Challenge Course at Lewiston High School.

Ron Jean

Age:74

Address:27 Cram Ave.

Phone:783-6190

Occupation:Accountant and income tax preparer.

Education:St.Dominic Regional High School; Bliss Business College, Lewiston; University of Maine, Orono.

Political experience: Lewiston City Councilor, 1999 to 2007

Community Organizations:Festival Franco Fun; Public Theatre;Great Falls Balloon Festival.

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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 4 Lewiston Polling Place

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

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