Dear Editor:

I’m writing this letter to support the candidacy of Evan Goodkowsky for the Maine Legislature District 47 representing the towns of Alna, Jefferson, Whitefield and Wiscasset. I am a retired Maine educator and met Evan a few years back while we were playing mini golf. Despite our age difference we found we had many similar interests and gradually became friends. It is those similar interests that lead me to believe Evan would make an excellent state representative and bring a youthful and fresh approach to law making in Augusta. 

Evan is interested in education and has shown that in his own life. He is a graduate of Wiscasset High School, Southern Maine Community College, The University of Southern Maine and is nearing completion of a master’s degree from the Muskie School of Public Policy. With this background he supports strong public K-12 education as well as strong support for post secondary education especially programs in the trades which will help people enter the workforce. 

Evan has been in the forefront of expanding access to broadband internet connection for all. He is currently the secretary of the Wiscasset Broadband Committee and also serves as a coordinator of broadband projects all over Lincoln County. This is impressive involvement for such a young man and demonstrates his willingness to work for the people of the area. 

As a person who has worked as a mortgage field inspector, Evan has seen the struggles people are facing in trying to maintain home ownership. Unless Maine is to become a state where only the wealthy can live, we need to support access to affordable housing for all and reduce obstacles to building quality housing for Maine citizens. Evan will work towards those goals. 

If Maine is to move forward and prosper we need the involvement and support of our talented young people. Evan Goodkowsky is ready, willing and able to serve the interests of all of Maine. He has the background, education and experience to be an excellent state representative and offer a fresh perspective in Augusta. Please consider voting for Evan Goodkowsky on Nov. 8.

Steven Hill

Scarborough