Since 2006, the town of Poland has paid Sen. John Cleveland more than a quarter million dollars for what I consider inadequate work. I have seen first-hand the over-priced, under-delivered work he has furnished. He recently made headlines for billing Poland $12,725 for a project that had his estimated cost of $6,900. What the headlines […]
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S. Gouette: Search out the real facts
As a woman, I am upset with the lengths politicians such as John Cleveland will go to manipulate women for their votes. Recently, I received a mail piece which attacked Cleveland’s opponent, Eric Brakey, stating that Brakey is against mammograms for women. I have met Brakey; he is a fine young man who cares about […]
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J. Handy: Responsive to constituents
Sen. John Cleveland is a public servant of integrity. He knows and understands his constituents. As a former member of the Maine Senate, I have had the honor of working with him. I know first-hand that he values honesty and is always direct when he speaks. There is never a hidden agenda with him. He […]
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R. Shaw: Knows how to compromise
I have known John Cleveland since the 1980s. His leadership skills as the mayor of the great city of Auburn got the city through some rough times. He has always put the taxpayers’ needs first. His personality is such that he can bring people together and get problems and issues resolved. As state Senator, he […]
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J. Alfond: Understands his district
I am writing in support of my colleague, Sen. John Cleveland, who is an effective advocate for his district. He is driven every day by the question of what he can do to help create better opportunities for people in his district. That is why he supported raising Maine’s minimum wage and helped negotiate an […]
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J. Cimino: Senator out of touch with sportsmen
Sen. John Cleveland should be ashamed of his vote on LD 1240. He voted to restrict some military veterans from obtaining concealed weapons permits by increasing the minimum age for a permit from 18 to 21. Also, he voted to create a new program to make it more difficult to access firearms courses while establishing […]
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N. Douglass: Calm, reasoned approach
I have admired the courage and tenacity of John Cleveland for many years. As Senate chairman of the Utilities Committee, he worked tirelessly on legislation to bring lower-cost fuel alternatives, including natural gas, to Maine. Affordable heat is so important here. Gathering virtually all legislators, his calm and reasoned approach persuaded them to override the […]
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G. Colby: Doesn’t meet the straight face test
I couldn’t believe it. My state Senator, John Cleveland, voted against a measure to stop Maine welfare dollars from being spent on alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets and gambling. While many of the neediest Mainers sit on wait lists for years to receive benefits, Cleveland is voting to continue wasting taxpayer money on those who are […]
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L. Sturgis: Respect the work he has done
Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting with Sen. John Cleveland at the New Gloucester Fire Department’s annual chicken barbecue. We had a most interesting discussion about energy needs for this area. I was impressed with his far-reaching knowledge of many of the issues surrounding that vital topic. We talked of present energy needs of […]
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P. Jalbert: Fortunate to have him in Augusta
A vote for Sen. John Cleveland is a vote for Maine’s future. As president of Museum L-A, I have worked directly with Cleveland on a number of projects. I know first-hand how dedicated he is when he undertakes a project. He is a true professional. He is soft-spoken, well respected, experienced and analytical. He is […]