Voters in North Yarmouth will choose between two candidates to fill a seat on the North Yarmouth Select Board on Nov. 4.

Select Board candidates Dana Rogers and Molly Gilligan are vying for the seat vacated by Nancy Tice in May 2025, with the term ending in June 2027. Here is what they said their goals are for serving on the town’s government should they be elected.

Responses have been edited for brevity and clarity.

DANA ROGERS

What is your relevant experience?

As a former infantry non-commissioned officer, I led teams and managed millions of dollars in equipment. Currently, as a (Department of Defense) contractor, I have deep expertise in government funding and spending, equipping me to effectively oversee North Yarmouth’s budget and ensure fiscal responsibility for our community.

Why are you running for North Yarmouth Select Board?

I’m running to preserve North Yarmouth’s unique character for future generations, including my children. Unsustainable growth and rising taxes threaten our community’s affordability. I’m committed to ensuring long-term residents have opportunities to thrive while maintaining the town’s special identity.

What are your top three priorities for the North Yarmouth Select Board?

My top priority is to curb unsustainable growth by aligning development with our tax base,  preventing excessive tax hikes that price out long-term residents. Residents need to be part of the process. I’ll ensure every voice is heard, staying at meetings as long as needed and removing restrictive time limits that silence our community. Finally, I’ll foster collaboration between the Select Board, School Board, and Cumberland to deliver high-quality services at sustainable costs.

As a former infantry NCO and current DoD contractor, I bring leadership and expertise in managing complex budgets to prioritize fiscal responsibility. We can protect North Yarmouth’s character while ensuring affordability, so families and long-term residents can continue to call it home. By bridging divides and listening to all, we build a stronger, more inclusive community that balances growth with the needs of its residents, ensuring opportunities for future generations without compromising our town’s unique identity.

MOLLY GILLIGAN

What is your relevant experience?

As a health care and employee benefits attorney, I’ve spent my career reading and interpreting regulations. Before attending law school, I worked for the Maine Legislature.

As the mother of three children, I know how to juggle conflicting interests and reach consensus. I also have a great deal of patience.

Why are you running for North Yarmouth Select Board?

I love North Yarmouth and want to be of service to the community. If I am elected, I will bring the skills I’ve developed in my professional career and what I’ve learned as partner and a parent to work for the community.

What are your top three priorities for the North Yarmouth Select Board?

My top priority is building community and being a thoughtful representative of all the residents of North Yarmouth. Now, more than ever, I believe building community is critical. Our community is strengthened when we work together and use our collective knowledge and resources to respond to challenges.

While we may have our differences, we have all made the wise decision to live in North Yarmouth. That simple fact is the common thread that unites us all and I look forward to working on behalf of the residents of North Yarmouth.