Kelly Butler Age: 56 Occupation: Regional director, behavioral health Political experience: Auburn Comprehensive Plan Committee; various community boards Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat?  My commitment to listening to all residents, ensuring transparency, fostering community connection, and advocating for policies and solutions that benefit everyone makes me the ideal […]

Timothy Cowan Age: 56 Occupation: Epidemiologist/health care data analyst; director of Community Health Surveillance and Evaluation for MaineHealth. Political experience: Auburn city councilor (Dec. 2023-present) Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? I have demonstrated success on the council. I helped to keep property tax increases as small […]

Rachel Randall Age: 48 Occupation: Certified surgical technologist Political experience: First time running for office Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? I believe I am the best candidate because I combine real-world experience with a genuine love for Auburn and its people. For 15 years I worked as a certified surgical […]

Mathieu Duvall Age: 56 Occupation: Education administrator Political experience: Auburn Planning Board; mayor’s ad hoc committee on housing; 2025 Comprehensive Plan update committee.  Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? Although I am running unopposed for my seat, I want to express my core belief as it relates to governance. […]

Adam Platz Age: 39 Occupation: CFO/Business owner Political experience: One term as Auburn city councilor Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? Over the past two years on both the City Council and the School Committee, I’ve tried to show what commitment and collaboration really mean. I do my homework, listen […]

Belinda Gerry Age: 66  Occupation: Auburn city councilor, at-large; Notary public      Political experience: Three terms in the Maine Legislature; three terms as Auburn city councilor Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? As a lifelong Auburn resident and through my public service I have built a strong relationship within our community […]

Leroy Walker Age:  76 Occupation:  Retired  Political experience: Seven terms as Ward 5 councilor Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? My experience comes from being a city of Auburn employee for close to 40 years, and then becoming a city councilor and holding that position for the past […]