House District 17

Bangor

Republican

John H. Cashwell III

Age: 60

Hometown: Bangor

Address: 147 Poplar St.

Education: bachelor’s in forestry, University of Montana; master’s in public administration, University of Maine

Family: wife Julie, teacher; daughters Morgan, law student; and Mollie, art student

Occupation: semiretired from forest products industry

Experience: helicopter pilot, Vietnam & Desert Storm, Georgia-Pacific, eight years; director Maine Forest Service, five years; chairman, Baxter State Park Authority, five years; president, Seven Islands Land Co., 15 years; mayor and councilor, Calais, six years; mayor and councilor, Bangor, three years; retired from National Guard, 26 years

Reason for running: I will bring years of business experience, public service, and state administrative experience to the Legislature. I will use that experience to solve long- and short-term problems that face the citizens of this state. Better fiscal management, efficient use of resources, better education, sound energy policies, access to health care, lower taxes on incomes and paying the states obligations are issues that need real dialog and action.

Democrat

Sara R. Stevens

Age: 34

Hometown: Bangor

Address: 252 Nowell Road

Education: graduate of Bangor High School, bachelor’s and master’s from University of Maine

Family: single

Occupation: district representative for U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud

Experience: commissioner, Maine Commission for Community Service; American Red Cross disaster relief volunteer; AmeriCorps alumna; Community Impact Council, United Way of Eastern Maine; Eastern Maine Transportation Collaborative, UMaine Center on Aging; board of directors, Eastern Maine AIDS Network; Bangor Region Leadership Institute, Class of 2008; Business Partnership Council, Allies Inc.; Resource Development Center Advisory Committee, Penquis Child Care; delegate, American Council of Young Political Leaders, Hungary/Romania 2005; Tuesday Forum, Professional Women’s Networking Group

Reason for running: I care about public policy and specific legislation and its effect upon our state’s citizens, its institutions and its businesses. Balancing legitimate competing interests is critical to good legislation. I feel I can contribute to thoughtful analysis and debate to promote health and prosperity to our town and our state.