I had the good fortune of being coached by Dan Campbell during my time on the track and field team at Edward Little High School. During countless hours of training, pep talks, and competing, I witnessed firsthand Coach Campbell’s unwavering commitment to his athletes.
Since those days on the track, I’ve been continually impressed by, and grateful for, the many ways Coach Campbell has demonstrated that same unwavering commitment to our community. From mentoring students who struggle with substance use, to ensuring that folks experiencing homelessness can access help and are treated with dignity, Coach Campbell has shown that he has the character and compassion to represent us in Augusta.
Dan Campbell is the right choice for House District 90.
Amanda Burgess, Auburn
(as originally printed in the October 23rd edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
I am one of the many fortunate people to have run for Dan Campbell, and the things that made him a great coach would make him a phenomenal leader for House District 90.
As a coach, he cared equally about every member of the team, no matter if they were a state champion or the last to cross the finish line. He found a way to bring out the best in everyone, getting to know them, really listening to them and understanding that one strategy didn’t work for everyone.
He would tackle issues like affordable housing, income inequality, education and many others with the same creativity and compassion that he used as a coach and counselor.
He is an authentic and thoughtful man who cares deeply about the people in his life, and District 90 would be lucky to have Dan Campbell represent them in Augusta.
Lauren LaRoche, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
(as originally printed in the Oct 24 edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
The time has come for the voters to decide who they want to represent them in the State House.
Bettyann Sheats, Dan Campbell and Stefanie Mahr Damien have been knocking on doors for months in their legislative districts, meeting with voters at their homes and listening to their concerns and priorities for their families and to build strong and prosperous communities.
Bettyann, Dan and Stefanie are prepared to take what they have heard and to work hard at the State House to represent the people in their districts in Augusta.
Unfortunately, during the last days of this election their opponents and supporters are, in desperation, using negative campaign advertising to misrepresent their positions.
But voters know better than to take this kind of campaigning seriously.
I hope people join me in voting for Bettyann for state senator (District 20), and Dan (District 90) and Stefanie (District 88) for state representatives.
John Cleveland, Auburn, former Auburn mayor and state senator
House District 90 candidate Dan Campbell leads, fights, and achieves with morality.
As my high school track and cross country coach, Dan made a huge impact on my growth as a person. Twenty-five years later, he continues to be a role model for parts of who I want to become.
Coach Campbell has dedicated his life to making other people’s lives, and our community as a whole, better. His astonishing track record of accomplishments is proof of this. Pun intended, because he has also led multiple teams to state track and XC titles.
I just feel like making people’s lives better should be the primary goal of the person representing us all, here in District 90. I have witnessed firsthand, time and time again, how Campy passionately fights for people around him with the ability to get things done, no matter how difficult the physical or emotional barriers might be.
Ben Fletcher, Auburn
(as originally printed in the October 16th edition of the Sun Journal)
House District 90 candidate Dan Campbell and I have been friends for more than 60 years. Many have heard of his richly deserved civic awards, but it’s the innumerable, untold, behind the scenes personal stories that perhaps offer a truer picture of the man.
In 2001, I lost my wife, Lyn, to cancer, and three years later my daughter, Emily, in a car accident. Within hours after hearing the news, Dan began summoning his vast network of contacts to stage memorial services on their behalf. With over 500 people at each service, he arranged everything from the outdoor seating for the overflow crowd at the West Auburn Church, to the paper bag luminaries that lined the road leading to the Lost Valley lodge.
His unwavering compassion for others and ability to get things done are why we need him representing us in Augusta.
Coach Dan has my eternal gratitude, friendship . . . and my vote.
Ralph Fletcher, Auburn
(as originally printed in the September 27th edition of Lewiston Sun Journal)
Dan Campbell is running for state representative in House District 90.
I am voting for Dan because he is clearly the best candidate. He cares deeply for the people of Auburn, his hometown. His exemplary work as a teacher, coach and volunteer for those needing housing and/or mental health supports shows his commitment to all of us.
Concern over property taxes is a big worry in our community, particularly among the elderly. Dan is committed to the state policies that decrease local property taxes. Dan would make sure House District 90 towns get their full share of education subsidy and revenue sharing.
Today our governments face the challenge of working together and finding solutions to complex problems. Dan is the only candidate for House District 90 who would compromise to pass legislation with solutions for the greater good.
Susan Weiss, Auburn
(as originally printed in the October 1st edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
Who is Rep. Laurel Libby representing?
On April 3, the Maine House of Representatives voted against a bill that would restrict unauthorized neo-Nazi paramilitary training in the state after advocating for their rights to exercise their freedom of speech.
Now Libby, a Bangor native, is running for reelection to her third term in the Maine House for District 90, encompassing parts of Auburn and Minot. She is running against Coach Dan Campbell, a Clean Election candidate and lifelong resident of Auburn.
In her Sept. 16 Maine Ethics Commission Report she listed only $20,260.73 coming from Auburn and Minot. Most of her $128,025.79 came from out of her district.
So wouldn’t Dan Campbell, who has spent decades coaching winning teams of kids and advocating for the homeless in Auburn and Minot, be a better choice than Rep. Libby, whom we really can’t be sure who she is representing?
Patrick Eisenhart, Lewiston
(as originally printed in the October 2nd edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
On Laurel Libby and Leonard Leo — a Sept. 6 story in the Bangor Daily News outlined the flow of $375,000 from the Federalist Society leader’s Concord Fund down to state Rep. Libby’s “Dinner Table.”
Underneath all the lip service to “freedom,” here are Libby’s real interests: ending reproductive rights for Maine women and overturning vaccination regulations.
Although Libby would like to end access to abortion through government action, ironically, when it comes to vaccination, she stated in public testimony in 2019 that she didn’t “want the government anywhere near my medical decisions.”
She’s also heavily involved in the voter ID movement, a solution without a problem, because Maine citizens already must show proof of identification and residency when they register to vote.
People can be sure that Leonard Leo has zero interest in what’s going on around Maine dinner tables. And Maine District 90 can have better representation in Augusta than this.
Renee Cote, Auburn
(as originally printed in the October 2nd edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
Dan Campbell is the hardest working person I know. Not only is he running for office, but he also spends much of his days (and nights) helping homeless people in any way that he can.
His focus is on helping others, and it would translate well into the role of Maine House representative for Minot and Auburn Wards 1 and 2.
Serving is exactly what Dan intends to do if he wins this campaign. His focus is not concerned with which party is aligned with which idea, but rather how he can help his constituents and truly make a difference in their lives on a
local level.
I’ve gotten to know Dan personally these last few months and am able to say that I fully support him and his efforts to better our community. I hope people join me in voting for Dan Nov. 5 and watch him work for all of us.
John Ruccolo, Auburn
(as originally published in the October 6th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
We wholeheartedly endorse Dan Campbell’s candidacy for Maine House District 90, representing Auburn and Minot.
We have known Dan since he coached our son and daughter in cross country running, track, and cross country skiing at Edward Little High School from 2006-08. Dan has always demonstrated a commitment to this area and compassion for those around him. He continues to show selfless leadership for the community on multiple levels.
This is a stark contrast to his opponent, Rep. Laurel Libby, who has demonstrated grandstanding for media attention and using her registered nurse degree to inappropriately represent herself as an authority of public health.
What we do need is someone with an established record of showing passion for Central Maine, hard work for all Mainers, support of education and not toeing a national party line. Dan is realistic and an independent thinker. Dan is one of us.
Paul and Sharron Raczynski, Auburn
(as originally published in the October 6th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
Dan Campbell has been a pillar of our community for decades, and he would be an outstanding member of the Maine House of Representatives.
His life experience, deep humanity, and knowledge of the strengths and needs of our community and the state of Maine are second to none.
Dan’s career as an educator and coach has shaped the lives of hundreds of our children. Perhaps of greater importance, Dan has been there for students whose home lives have been less than ideal.
He gives others hope and a path forward to a life of promise. Perhaps Dan’s greatest strength lies in his ability to bring people from diverse backgrounds together to set and achieve goals that help elevate everyone.
William Wallace, Minot
(as originally published in the October 6th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
In the Oct. 2 Sun Journal, a letter from Renee Cote regarding Rep. Laurel
Libby prompted me to send my thoughts.
During the very early stages of the COVID pandemic in 2020, we had no protections from the virus other than to mask up and to isolate. Ms. Libby’s staunch defense of her right to choose not to wear a mask was in essence an assault on those of us who were most vulnerable. It was also an affront to the medical profession’s guiding belief to do no harm.
Ms. Libby has received out-of-state funding from ultraconservative Leonard Leo and the Federalist Society. By funding her candidacy, they hope to enlist her participation in spreading their decades-long campaign to destroy our representative democracy.
Voters in District 90 should think twice before voting for Ms. Libby.
Denis Fortier, Lewiston
(as originally published in the October 6th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, I will with complete confidence cast my vote for Dan Campbell.
A Clean Election candidate for House District 90 is just one indication of Dan’s decision to accept local financial support rather than the tens of thousands from outside sources, as his opponent has.
After a 50-year friendship witnessing all he has done for our community, voting for Dan just makes plain sense.
I hope others feel the same way.
Bob Gardner, Auburn
(as originally published in the October 6th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
I am writing to endorse Dan Campbell in his campaign for state representative.
My family and many others in Auburn have known Dan for many years, and he always impressed me as an excellent coach and mentor. It didn’t matter if one’s child was an elite athlete or a beginner. A man of strong faith, he had kindness, empathy and advice for everyone.
He also got results: In 30-plus years at Edward Little High, St. Dom’s, UMaine Farmington and Thomas College, his teams won 14 state championships and one national championship, with Dan winning coach of the year five times. His positive influence wasn’t just on the playing fields, though. He was also a trusted and valued counselor to students with substance abuse issues.
Coach Dan would be a great representative for Auburn and Minot, and he would be responsive and engaged with all of the residents, regardless of their politics.
Doug Henry, Hebron
(as originally published In the October 11th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
Dan Campbell has coached and helped young people all his life, at Edward Little High School, St. Dominic Academy, and the University of Maine at Farmington.
Dan has also worked constantly for the homeless, where the need is enormous. He’s spent his life working for both the young and the needy.
I will vote for Dan, grateful for all he’s done and given, happy about what he will do.
The current office holder, Laurel Libby, has advocated against COVID masks, voted against banning bump stocks, against tracking corporate taxable income, against raising income taxes on Maine’s extremely wealthy, against a 72-hour waiting period before delivery of a firearm, against Maine’s offshore wind power, against paying Maine farm workers a minimum wage, and against working for affordable prescription costs.
Let’s elect Dan Campbell to the House and enjoy a better world for Maine.
Jim Wellehan, Auburn
(as originally printed in the October 13th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
I look at the source of campaign funds before I vote.
Dan Campbell is running for state representative as a Clean Elections candidate. That means he secured individual $5 contributions from 180 registered voters in House District 90 to finance his campaign. With the matching money from the Clean Elections Fund, he has a total of $17,150.
Rep. Laurel Libby, his opponent, is traditionally financed — not a Clean Elections candidate. She has a total of $123,000 as of the latest filing. Maine Ethics campaign finance reports from July 2023 through the latest in 2024 show that approximately 70% of her funding came from outside HD 90. Whom does Laurel Libby really represent?
Dan Campbell is running after a lifetime of public service to the people of this community. Libby seems to have her ambitions set way beyond HD 90.
I am voting for Dan Campbell.
Bonnie Lounsbury, Auburn
(as originally printed in the September 21st edition of the Sun Journal)
I am writing in support of Dan Campbell for the Maine House of Representatives, District 90.
Three issues were brought forth and supported by Democrats in the last two sessions. The first is full funding for education. That means both Auburn and Minot have to raise less local money for education.
The second is increased subsidies for child care. Child care workers get a subsidy from the state, and the range of people eligible for help with child care costs is wider. No issue is more important to working families and employers.
The final issue is the property tax credit and the number of people who get it increased. I know that Dan would continue to support these initiatives that are so important to local voters.
I hope those who live in Minot or the northern part of Auburn join me is voting for Dan Campbell in November.
Susan Martin, Auburn
(originally printed in the August 7th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
Dan Campbell served Auburn for decades as Edward Little’s coach of track and field, cross country and Nordic skiing, later as coach at St. Dominic Academy.
As a substance abuse counselor at ELHS, he helped struggling students find success. Dan continues to help those who struggle as a volunteer and board member of the Pleasant Street Drop-In Center.
Dan’s contributions to our area go beyond 150 words, but are proven by many awards: Mayor John JenkinsHands & Hearts Leadership & Service Award, Volunteer of the Year Award from Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice, Citizen of the Year by the Auburn Business Association.
Dan has stepped forward to represent Auburn and Minot in the Maine House. He will work for economic growth, high-quality education, affordable housing and policies to lower property taxes.
He has our welfare in his heart.
Dan is our best choice in November.
I will vote Dan Campbell.
Neria Douglass, Auburn
(as originally appeared in the August 16th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
Dan Campbell would be an outstanding state representative, and I encourage voters to support him. He would represent everybody in his district and offer points of view that are under-represented in Augusta.
His opponent, Rep. Laurel Libby, has a lifetime voting score of 5% (1 for 20) from Maine Conservation Voters, a score of zero (0 for 9) from the Working Families legislative scorecard, a score of zero (0 for 3) from the League of Women Voters, and a score of zero (0 for 9) from Planned Parenthood.
On the other hand, she received a 92% legislative rating from the John Birch Society, whom my mother, a moderate Republican, referred to as a bunch of crackpots.
We can do better, and Dan Campbell is the candidate to accomplish that for his district.
Richard S. Whiting, Auburn
(as originally printed in the September 7th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
The best way to know what a person will do in the future is to look at how they have lived their life. Dan Campbell has lived a life in service to others.
For more than three decades he served others as a multi-sport coach teaching students to be outstanding athletes and responsible citizens, counseling students on how to overcome life’s most difficult challenges, and as an educator.
In addition to his service to students he has always reached out to help the least fortunate in the community — helping those who have experienced abuse and neglect, people struggling with substance abuse, the homeless who have no home and lack the basic necessaries of life.
Coach Campbell is not a politician. He is running for state representative not to serve himself but to serve the community just like he has always done.
That’s how people know they can trust Dan Campbell.
Ellie Garcia, Auburn
(as originally published in the September 8th edition of the Sun Journal)
Dan Campbell is the candidate I support for House District 90 state representative.
I have known Dan for 30 years and have seen him work tirelessly for student athletes, as well as those with substance abuse and other life issues. He has earned all of the accolades and awards he has received.
I wasn’t surprised when I heard of his tireless work for our homeless population. Dan would work hard for all constituents, supporting high-quality public education, economic growth, increasing affordable and accessible housing, and state policies that would decrease local property taxes.
He would work to protect health care rights for women and all Mainers.
I believe he is the best candidate for all.
Susan Brown, Auburn
(as originally printed in the September 22 edition of the Sun Journal)
Laurel Libby recently sent a long letter to her constituents, one full of her admirable relationship with her grandmother and many careful descriptions of the weaknesses and inequities of the present health care “system” in our country. I felt she was writing about situations I, too, have either experienced or heard about from friends and family.
However, nowhere in this lengthy piece does she offer what I most wanted to see: solutions. There was no mention of how she would change things or how she would pay for whatever system she suggested, how it would be administered, etc. She calls for a return to a simpler past, but life has become more complex and the challenges of 2024 cannot be met with that mindset.
I am voting for Dan Campbell because he has already been active in our community living out solutions to today’s problems.
Silver Moore-Leamon, Auburn
(as originally printed in the September 14 edition of the Sun Journal)
I wholeheartedly support Dan Campbell for state representative.
He has a long history of being an outstanding citizen in Auburn. He guided and mentored countless students during his 31-year career as an Edward Little High School coach. His commitment to our community is evident by his ongoing work to help the unhoused and the numerous accolades he has earned.
Dan was named Citizen of the Year by the Auburn Business Association, received the Mayor John Jenkins Hands & Hearts Leadership & Service Award, and the Volunteer of the Year Award from Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice. He also served as president of the Auburn Suburban Little League.
We need someone with Dan’s compassion and commitment representing us in Augusta. I hope others will join me in voting for Dan Campbell for state representative.
Mary Beth Booth, Auburn
(as originally appeared in the August 1 edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
I have had the pleasure of driving Dan Campbell while he has been canvassing Auburn residents in support of his candidacy for representing Auburn in the next Legislature.
What strikes me the most about Dan is how, after visiting most homes, he comes back to the car and describes the concerns and ideas he’s just heard. It’s clear that Dan listens to the voters rather than spends time trying to convince them of his positions on the issues.
When one couples Dan’s willingness to listen with his long history of service to our community, especially to its youth, I find him to be a breath of fresh air
when I consider my options this November. This is just what we need in Augusta, and Dan has certainly earned my vote.
Joseph Pelliccia, Auburn
(as originally printed in the July 24th edition)
Who is Dan Campbell and why would he be a wonderful state representative for District 90, representing Auburn and Minot?
Yes, he was Auburn’s citizen of the year in 2023. Yes, his 31 years of coaching skiing and track landed him numerous state championships and a national championship, coach of the year five times and the President’s Award.
In addition, he has affected numerous lives in his role as a substance abuse counselor.
Currently, he is working tirelessly to help the unhoused population in this area. But these accomplishments do not begin to tell the full story of a man committed to helping others.
I have known Danny since 1970 — and a better friend, a better man, one will not find. His selfless dedication to helping others and his deep faith in God guide him at every turn.
He would be a wonderful state representative. People should vote for Dan Campbell.
Candy Gleason, Auburn
(as published in the July 20th edition of the Lewiston Sun-Journal)
I am pleased that Dan Campbell is running to represent Auburn and Minot in House District 90. Dan is the better choice to represent both communities.
Dan’s compassion for helping people, especially the homeless and vulnerable, is demonstrated every day. For example, he helped a man trapped by others exploiting him. Dan came to the rescue by taking him into his home and helping him with funds to attend college.
Born and raised in Auburn, Dan’s lifelong commitment to the district community was recognized by former Gov. John McKernan, and was also selected as Auburn’s citizen of the year.
In recognition of his leadership of 12 state championships and one national championship team, Coach Campbell was inducted into the Auburn-Lewiston Sports Hall of Fame.
Dan Campbell is a clean election candidate to whom I will provide my full support and vote for to represent District 90 in Augusta.
Miles Smith, Auburn
(appears in July 2nd Lewiston Sun Journal)
Norm Duphily: Campbell would represent Auburn well in Augusta
I am glad to hear that Dan Campbell is running for District 90 state representative. I have known Dan for more than 25 years and believe he is the right person for this important job.
Dan is compassionate, honest and hard working. As a coach and teacher, he has made a huge difference in so many student athletes’ lives. He continues his work now helping to address the needs of the unhoused in our community.
Dan would listen to his constituents concerns and represent us well in Augusta.
Norm Duphily, Auburn
(printed in the July 17th edition of the Lewiston Sun-Journal)
I am writing to express my support for Dan Campbell for state House representative. In a political landscape often clouded by self-interest, Dan
stands out as a beacon of honesty, hard work and exemplary leadership. Dan’s unwavering commitment to our community, particularly in his
coaching of youth and high school sports, speaks highly of his character. As a role model, he consistently demonstrates the qualities of integrity,
compassion and attentive listening. Dan’s boots-on-the-ground efforts to support the unhoused population has provided countless individuals with essential resources and, importantly, hope for a better future. His dedication to helping others embodies the true spirit of public service.
Our community needs representatives who possess not only strength and resilience but also a genuine commitment to serving the best interests of their constituents. Dan Campbell exemplifies these qualities and under his leadership, our community would thrive.
Katherine Giasson, Auburn
(published in the June 13th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
I was glad to hear that Dan Campbell, the popular, long-time Edward Little High School coach, has entered the race for House District 90.
In 2022, there was only one person on the ballot, a candidate whose extreme views I could not support. I looked back at the vote totals for that race, and it appears that voters do not like to see only one candidate on the ballot as the total votes cast were much lower than the number of enrolled voters. It’s good to have a contested race here.
Listing Coach Dan’s contributions to our community would take way more words than a letter to the editor allows. As I read over his many accomplishments, a headline from the Sun Journal in 2021, “Patron saint of helping others,” jumped out at me.
We need truly service-minded people in Augusta, and our community would benefit greatly from having Dan Campbell represent us.
Renee Cote, Auburn
(originally published in the May 14th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal
Dan Campbell has consistently guided and supported real people as they struggled to deal with life pressures of today’s world. He knows the solution is not to focus on the things that are wrong with the world and look backward, but to do what he can do to create positive change.
Dan understands that, much as we might long for the days when smaller government could handle the problems of smaller population and a less complex world, that’s just not possible in 2024. We all depend on government, not only to provide basic services, but also to protect us from the harmful results of unregulated new activities such as artificial intelligence, which will require more government, not less.
Dan acts in practical ways to improve every community of which he is a part. I hope people will join me in voting for Dan to become my District 90 Representative.
Silver Moore-Leamon, Auburn
(as printed in the May 23rd edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
I have known Dan Campbell for many years, as a teacher and counselor, a coach and a friend. He is one of the most caring and empathetic people I know.
But equally important, he is smart, forthright, energetic and highly engaged in our community and its needs. As a legislator, he would work to promote responsible economic growth, affordable housing and quality education.
I hope voters join me in supporting Dan for House District 90. He would be a strong and committed voice for Auburn and Minot.
Holly Cooney, Auburn
(published in the May 9th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
I am writing to express my wholehearted endorsement of Dan Campbell for House District 90.
This office is a natural sequence for Dan, as he has always had an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of our residents through his service in the community. He is well known to the many students he has counseled and coached, and through him many have set goals and found reserves they didn’t know they had.
Dan brings this same passion to his volunteer work with the homeless. His work in our community has brought him awards and accolades in the city of Auburn, and he continues to demonstrate his values through his work.
Dan grew up in this community and sees its strengths and challenges clearly. His work
ethic, his compassion, dedication and leadership would be a positive influence in the
House.
Faith Barker, Auburn
(published in the April 23rd edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
I am supporting Dan Campbell’s candidacy for District 90 Maine state representative.
I’m impressed with his positions on affordable housing, the economy and job growth here in the greater Auburn area. I admire his willingness to listen and be open-minded about ways to serve our community’s needs while providing fair balance.
As a lifelong resident of Auburn, understanding both sides of an issue is something Dan knows well from his experience in our community.
A vote for Dan is a vote for a stronger Maine.
Scott Currie, Auburn
(originally printed in the June 13th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
It is encouraging for residents of Auburn and Minot that Dan Campbell is running for state representative in the 90th District.
He has earned accolades from the mayor of Auburn, the Auburn Business Association and
former Gov. Jock McKernan for his numerous volunteer efforts over many years.
He has dedicated his life to public service, as opposed to the incumbent, Rep. Laurel Libby, who defends neo-Nazi groups’ First Amendment rights in Maine so they can spew hatred, antisemitism, and attack ethnic minorities. Her comments at the State House regarding neo-Nazis were ignorant, shameful and embarrassing.
It’s time for a representative who would serve all of his constituents with integrity; someone
of whom Auburn and Minot would be proud, and a proven public servant, instead of an
extremist who promotes hatred and herself above the needs of others.
I hope people vote for Dan Campbell.
Margaret McCloskey, Minot
(published in the April 27th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
I was pleased to see Dan Campbell’s recent announcement that he is a candidate for state representative in House District 90 (part of Auburn and Minot).
I have known Coach Campbell for 25 years, ever since he coached both my sons on the track and field teams at Edward Little High School. As a coach he demonstrated leadership and a dedication to his athletics, leading his teams to 14 state championships and a national championship.
Dan has a strong commitment to this community and has been recognized with many awards for his decades of service to others.
Dan is a lifelong resident and ELHS graduate, but most importantly he shares the values of the people in this community. I know that Dan would focus on issues that improve the lives of people who live right here, not extreme political ideologies and agendas.
It is time for new leadership in District 90.
John Cleveland, Auburn, former Auburn mayor and state senator
(published in the May 8th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)
While Dan Campbell has been coaching students and volunteering to aid the homeless, his opponent in the race for the Maine House, Rep. Laurel Libby, was hard at work to lower
taxes for the wealthy.
She sponsored a bill to decrease the amount of income taxes on capital gains by an inflation
factor. Capital gains taxes aren’t a major concern for poor people.
Two other of her sponsored bills sought to eliminate sales and income taxes for people dealing in gold and silver. Again, precious-metals trade is not exactly a lower-and-middle-
income business.
Another of her help-the-rich proposals would’ve allowed families with minor children to
deduct the amount of excise tax paid for a motor vehicle on their state income taxes. The
difference between excise taxes on a new Cadillac verses a used beater can be huge — the wealthy benefit again.
Each of her regressive bills were defeated; there’s a pattern.
Tim McCloskey, Minot
(published in the April 30th edition of the Lewiston Sun Journal)