I am writing to express my support of Jim Martin in his race for House District 18. I met Jim this spring during the primary campaign season, and he impressed me with both his appreciation for the big issues facing this region and with the perspective he brings from his experience as a small-business owner and his background in social service.

Maine’s over-reliance on oil as an energy source has put the people of our state in a very precarious economic position. Jim recognizes the urgency this has created to develop a comprehensive, long-term energy strategy to not only keep Mainers warm the next few winters, but also to ensure that we have adequate, affordable resources available 10-15 years down the road.

As the owner of a small business in Bangor he learned the challenges such businesses face in providing health care in the face of skyrocketing insurance costs. Jim will endeavor to ensure that the hard working people of Maine do not have to choose between food and shelter and their health care needs.

Brad Borman

Bangor