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    Meghan K. PhalenCandidate for Town Clerk, Easton town

    New York

    19h ago

    I am currently in my 6th year as Easton Town Clerk. My background in education and customer service ties closely to my current position. I first began my employment at the Town of Easton in the 1990's, first as Deputy Town Supervisor and then as Historian and Archivist. As Historian, I delved into the deep history of the town and fell in love. I deeply enjoy my current position, assisting residents in whatever they may need. Since taking office, I have started offering hunting/fishing licenses, increased hours available to the public, streamlined social media platforms and initiated a text service to residents. I hope to continue and welcome suggestions for any other services residents would like to see offered.

  • Jesse D. Perez
    Jesse D. PerezCandidate for Board of Education Trustee Area 5, Merced County

    California

    1d ago

    I may be 19 years old, 20 come Election Day, but I've always been involved in education. I'm new to elected office, not education, why not elect someone who understands education from within instead of purely from above.

  • Craig Sullivan
    Craig SullivanCandidate for Representative in the General Assembly District 34

    Colorado

    1d ago

    My childhood family moved around a lot before I turned 10, but in 1972, we made the move that changed all of our lives, to an area just south of Old Thornton. I have lived more than two thirds of my life within 10 miles of that home, growing up in Adams 12 schools and watching the area grow as well. I joined the Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Control Specialist in 1987, and I started my career in Cheyenne, Wyoming. But my goal was always to get back to the Denver area, which became possible in 1996 in the control tower of the still-new Denver International Airport. My career took off from there, and I became heavily involved in on-the-job and classroom training, mentoring, and scheduling for a workforce of 50-plus. My wife and I have lived at our current home since 1996, and we raised a wonderful son who is now a fantastic husband and father. I am a member of Arvada Baptist Church, where I have served on the Board of Deacons and chaired it. I have never held public office, and I do not describe myself as a politician.

  • Christine Maltese
    Christine MalteseCandidate for Wisconsin State House District 72

    Wisconsin

    1d ago

    **Why am I running for Wisconsin's 72nd Assembly District?** Because I believe the people of our communities deserve to be heard, respected, and represented. Throughout this campaign, I've had the opportunity to meet residents, listen to their concerns, and learn more about the challenges facing families, schools, small businesses, and communities across our district. I don't believe any one person has all the answers, and I certainly don't pretend that I do. What I do believe is that good government begins with listening, asking questions, being willing to learn, and making decisions based on what is right for the people we represent. My background is in hospitality, technology and problem-solving, and I believe those experiences can bring a different perspective to Madison. I've shared my positions on a variety of issues here on Civoren because I want people to know where I stand, even when we may not agree. I'm not asking everyone to agree with me. I'm asking that we keep the conversation going, treat one another with respect, and remember that our communities matter more than political labels. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about me and why I decide

  • Coleman Erickson
    Coleman EricksonCandidate for RTD Board of Directors District J

    Colorado

    3d ago

    12 days from the elections and turnout is looking good across the country! Unfortunately here in Adams county, our early voting rates are still low! It is important to vote early here, with threats from the federal government to target voting here in this very county. Make a plan, study your blue and gray books, and help everyone you know find how they can vote. Together, we can save our democracy!

  • Hannah Masoner Sinclair
    Hannah Masoner SinclairCandidate for Mayor of the Grayson village (Grayson village)

    Louisiana

    6d ago

    I also have and still experience high water bills! The increases are difficult to understand when the information is so limited! Yes I have a big family and a pool, but 1 kid has went away for college and there is no water in my pool and hasn't been for a while now!