I have been blessed to have lived in Gardiner and Farmingdale my whole life. Faith in God, love of country and responsibility for family was the code that I was raised with and raised my own family with. I am a Kennedy Democrat who lived his words and did my best for my country and community. I served in the Air Force reserves and spent decades as a teacher and coach. My wife, a career nurse, and I worked hard to provide a good life for our kids, grandkids and great grandkids with the expectation that the world would be better for them.

Poor leadership has brought that into question. It is time to bring back leadership that will follow that code and the basic ideals that give all of us the opportunity to make our communities better. That’s why I’m voting Charles Bussell for Maine House.

Bruce J. Bell

Farmingdale