We urge residents of Waldo County to support Elise Brown for county commissioner in November. We have known Elise for many years, counting her as a friend as we all raised our children sharing hand-me-downs, garden produce and school information.

We admire her experience as a first responder in the local community, an organizational administrator helping Maine’s girls and women, an innovator who co-founded a business focused on energy efficiency, a hard-working farmer and all-around great neighbor.

Elise’s clear communication style helps break down complexities for problem-solving. Her planning skills, collaborative style, and positive approach will be invaluable assets for this post. We’ll be lucky to have her at the county level, helping our towns work together on current needs and future challenges to benefit everyone. All this and she has a great sense of humor too!

Join us in voting for Elise for county commissioner! Thank you.

Evelyn deFrees and Brad LaRoche

Searsmont