This letter is in support of Karen Montell, a candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, District 54 in Gardiner and Farmingdale.

Karen is respectful of all people and their opinions. She makes people feel comfortable regardless of their beliefs. Karen seeks common ground among wide ranges of people to address the highest priorities of Maine people: their jobs, families, and wallets. Her discussions with Mainers are always positive and civil. Karen supports measures that will increase access to affordable health care, a good education, and jobs that pay a livable wage.

As a lifelong resident of Gardiner, Karen understands Maine people: their customs, their hopes, their successes, and their challenges. She has seen the economy of central Maine shift away from a manufacturing economy to a retail and service economy and the impact of this shift. In the Legislature Karen will advocate for economic incentives to strengthen the economy of this area and the state. Please elect Karen to the Legislature.

Edward “Ted” Potter

Gardiner