A number of recent letters to the editor regarding candidates to the Legislature have described their personal qualities: nice person, loves animals, hard working, even “good actor,” though perhaps we already have enough actors in the Legislature. The most important quality a person can bring to the Legislature is the ability to understand complex issues. […]
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In rebuttal, J. Cleveland: Setting the record straight
This is in response to several letters published in the Sun Journal regarding my work as an economic development consultant to the town of Poland. I have provided economic development services to the town of Poland for several years. I am proud of my work in Poland and of the many successful projects that were […]
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T. Jacqmin: Nothing to show for it
A quarter of a million dollars — that is how much money Sen. John Cleveland has been paid by the town of Poland since 2006. In all that time, what does Poland have to show for it? We now have an expensive $4 million water line, which some locals have come to call the “waterline […]
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M. Roussel: Has extensive experience
I have known John Cleveland since 1997. He a life-long resident of Lewiston-Auburn and a lifetime civil servant. I know I can continue to trust him to represent Auburn and the surrounding towns of Minot, Mechanic Falls, Poland and New Gloucester in the state Senate. He has had extensive experience, both at the local and […]
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D. Bernard: Respected for his hard work
Experienced and very effective — that is how I would describe John Cleveland in his bid for re-election to the state Senate. He represents Auburn and several surrounding towns. I have known Cleveland, going way back. He has held many elected positions. His colleagues, both in Auburn and Augusta, have respected him for his hard […]
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C. Webber: Experienced, effective legislator
I write in support of John Cleveland for re-election to the state Senate from the district that includes Auburn and several surrounding towns. I have known Cleveland since before he served as Auburn councilor from Ward 2, and later as Auburn mayor. I have been impressed by the obvious respect shown him by his colleagues, […]
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G. Colby: Voters should think twice
Earlier this year, Sen. John Cleveland’s contract was not renewed by the town of Poland for underperforming as an economic development consultant. Then, Cleveland stuck the town with a $12,725 bill on a $6,900 quote for services, causing outrage among selectmen, resulting in a Sun Journal article. But it’s not just this municipality he is […]
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M.K. Matzen: Puts aside partisanship
I support the re-election of John Cleveland as state senator from District 20 (Auburn, Poland, New Gloucester, Minot and Mechanic Falls). Previously, he served terms as a successful Auburn City Councilor and then as an enterprising mayor of Auburn. During Sen. Cleveland’s tenure in Auburn government, he was known for his accomplishments without regard to […]
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T. Jacqmin: Time to stop the damage
In the Sun Journal on July 16, I saw an article, “Poland Board surprised by hefty bill.” I was shocked to see Poland residents are still paying money to state Sen. John Cleveland. Didn’t Poland vote to end the contract with Community Dynamics Corp. back in April? That is Cleveland’s company. Cleveland and his associate, […]
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G. Mathews: New ideas, new leadership needed
In the Sun Journal story, “Poland board surprised by hefty bill” (July 16), John Cleveland overcharged the taxpayers of Poland by 80 percent over budget. I can understand why taxpayers of Poland could be outraged by his action. I would not normally worry about Poland town problems, since I live in Auburn, but Cleveland is […]