I am supporting Susan Longley for re-election to the position of Waldo County Judge of Probate.

Longley has helped many families with the difficult issues, including those of guardianship, adoption, name changes and administration of decedents’ estates in a very respectful and caring manner during her term as judge.

Waldo County has many lower-income families who are unable to afford high lawyer and legal fees for matters referred to Probate Court, and her initiation of negotiation instead of a trial has saved numerous families.

I have personally had a situation to appear in Judge Longley’s court and felt the matter was dealt with in a fair and respectful way for all parties.

I urge others to vote in November and to re-elect Longley as Waldo County judge of probate, regardless of their political party affiliation.

James White

Burnham