I will vote for Jackie Sartoris in the June 10th Democratic Primary for District 50.

Why?

I believe that Jackie will bring to the Legislature a deep commitment to progressive values, fresh energy, keen intellect, and extensive policy making experience All that, plus a listening heart that is attentive to public service.

I first met Jackie many years ago. She hosted a homemade pizza making party to raise money for the then fledgling Brunswick chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Recalling that evening of twirling pizza dough and fresh Italian toppings, with Jackie at the center of merry fun mixed with charitable purpose, I see something thoroughly characteristic of her: she passionately works to improve our community.

Jackie went on to volunteer in Brunswick schools and serve on Brunswick’s Town Council for eight years. She helped create the Teen Center in Brunswick, and using her mediational skills she brought about the Mere Point Boat Launch amid seemingly unresolvable disputes. She also cochaired a non-partisan Governor’s Task Force which led to a major overhaul of Maine’s wetlands laws.

Jackie is the only Clean Election candidate in the District 50 race. That takes enormous faith and courage. Courage to enter a race with severely limited funds, and faith that people who are upset by the role of unrestrained money in politics will give her a winning majority on June 10th. If elected to the Legislature in November, I expect that Jackie will tirelessly work to improve our lives in Maine and help modify Maine law that governs campaign financing.

Burke Long

Brunswick