I’m writing to urge my neighbors in Appleton and the rest of House District 95 (Warren, Hope, Appleton and part of Union) to vote to send Ellie Goldberg to Augusta on Nov. 8 as our representative. 

I first met my Hope neighbor, Ellie Goldberg, working in Augusta to improve services for children and families dealing with mental / behavioral health issues.   I had already heard of Ellie as the respected founder and executive director of the Maine Children’s Alliance. Her reputation among collaborators was as a person of integrity who was passionate about supporting children and families. She understood this complex issue and the necessary political process for achieving greater support for families.  She knew how to work with people from many different backgrounds and how to leverage interest and support to accomplish a united goal. 

A remarkably competent individual, Ellie is as compassionate as she is smart, she sees the big picture and is open and appreciative of other points of view. 

Please join me in voting for Ellie Goldberg on Nov. 8.  We are lucky to have someone who works so hard and with such integrity to be our voice in Augusta.

Carrie Horne lives in Appleton