This November, voters in Gray and New Gloucester have an opportunity to elect a truly exceptional legislator. That’s why I hope District 104 chooses independent Anne Gass.

Anne has long been recognized as a dynamic and effective community leader. As a member of the School Administrative District 15 Board, she helped transform an underperforming system into one of Maine’s best. As a Gray town councilor, she made our community more livable and prosperous. No one has done more than Anne to change the perception that Gray is just a Maine Turnpike exit.

It’s also worth noting that Anne Gass is proudly pro-choice, and has written books about the history of Maine’s women’s movement. Her opponent, Amy Arata, is reliably anti-abortion, best known for sponsoring legislation making book bans easier.

We need pragmatic problem solvers in Augusta, not divisive extremists. Anne Gass is the clear choice in District 104.

Paul Proudian
Gray