Occupation: Software Engineer

Political background: Being elected as a Select Board member in Bowdoinham would be my first time as in a political or elected position.

Times Record: Why are you running for office?

Peter Lewis: I have firm roots here in Bowdoinham and wish to participate in my community at a higher level than my past Committee involvement.

TR: What are the top three issues you’ll have to deal with if elected?

PL: Maintaining our small town way of life. Enhancing availability of utilities, mainly cable and internet access, to a broader community base. Addressing a fireworks ordinance to provide a healthy balance between our community need for peace and quiet, while not infringing on the rights provided by State law.

TR: What skills or strengths do you bring to office?

PL: Team leadership and management. The ability to receive and apply constructive criticisms. Weighing both sides of an issue in an attempt to provide a balanced solution.

TR: Why should voters choose you?

PL: My skills as a listener, leader, manager and solution provider will enable me to perform the duties of the Select Board with a strategic outlook for the sustainability of the community, while preserving our small town way of life.

Dean Beckwith

Age: 57 Occupation: Retired

Times Record: Why are you running for office?

Dean Beckwith: I like participation in government. Everyone needs to participate and use your vote to change the standard protocol of the people in government

TR: What are the top three issues you’ll have to deal with if elected?

DB: There are always issues in government: a) Infrastructure ( maybe a new town garage); b) Use of new TIF (finish the skate park that has been promise by government; and c) Spend Wisely(hopefully).

TR: What skills or strengths do you bring to office?

DB: I have strong desire, education, and work experience to work will members of the board to used the money, wisely, hopefully.

TR: Why should voters choose you?

DB: I’m very active in town. I want to use more money for senior citizens in our community. We are one of the oldest communities in the nation. We will need more group activities and wellfair awareness services for us. We need to progress faster if we are to help each other overcome the end of life adventure.

I’m a Republican who has tried to participate in all facets of life and now that I have gotten older, it is even more important to participate in government. I’m retired and work at farming practices to improve our farming options. Thanks for asking me to participate in your survey.