Ben Chin came to Lewiston to attend Bates College. By a stroke of good luck, he opted to stay and make his home here. He works, has married, purchased a home and is raising two children here. Lewiston needs to attract more educated, smart, progressive energetic leaders to the community. Chin is all of those […]
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Chin can unite the community
In the past, Ben Chin running for office has held immense importance in my heart. He represents everything Mainers should be — accepting, willing and driven. He has handled media curveballs, sometimes making national headlines, while maintaining a bright spirit throughout everything. My children seek role models in people similar to Chin, and his resilience […]
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Ben Chin a person of vision
I am writing in support of my friend Ben Chin for mayor of Lewiston. The upcoming election is important for many reasons. One priority is the urgent need for wise and compassionate policies to respond to the epidemic losses of loved ones to opioid addiction and overdose. The numbers are alarming. Chin has been hearing […]
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Ben Chin's great optimism
I support Ben Chin for his great passion and optimism; he has what every town and city needs. He will bring a hope to Lewiston by unifying the community, rather than continue to divide them. He is focusing on Lewiston’s housing needs and immigration integration. I support his leadership that combines a fierce desire for […]
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Chin's vision, values can be trusted
Since moving to the area, I have been impressed by the community commitment I have seen in many younger residents in Lewiston. They are making a big difference by bringing new ideas, energy, skills and enthusiasm, which gives me hope for the future. Now that I am reaching elder years, I am ready to pass […]
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Ben Chin an effective leader
The fair city of Lewiston is a unique community, connected to the entire world — a world in the throes of great change, conflict and promise. Lewiston needs leadership that can take all of that in and form good responses to the city’s immediate needs while looking to the future. That requires the courage to […]
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Ben Chin brings a new vision
In this year’s election, I will be enthusiastically voting Ben Chin for mayor of Lewiston. He will bring a new vision, an innovative spirit and a unifying voice to the office. With the right leadership, Lewiston can strategically position itself for current and future success by advancing its ongoing downtown redevelopment. Like myself and my […]
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Ben Chin for a more livable life
In the early 20th century, many factories and mills, like those that line the Androscoggin River, didn’t have fire escapes. If a fire broke out, the hundreds of mostly immigrant workers, like my own Franco-American ancestors here in Lewiston, couldn’t escape. A fire meant certain death. But a fire escape could be required by law. […]
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Roses for the fallen
Shannon Violette of Lewiston places flowers on the steps of Lewiston’s City Hall Monday morning as others, including event organizer Ben Chin, background, sing “Amazing Grace.” Like Violette, most in attendance have lost friends and/or relatives to opioid addiction. The rally was organized to bring awareneness to the crisis with hopes of City Hall creating […]
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Ben Chin is a great listener
The upcoming election in Lewiston is about electing a mayor who will bring a vision to improve the city. The community needs new ideas that have positive impact for all residents. Mayoral candidate Ben Chin has progressive ideas. He has always advocated for justice and fairness for all. He has been one of the leaders […]