Thank you, voters of Camden, Rockport, and Islesboro!

 I’m honored to be your Democratic candidate for State Representative, and to have the support of so many people throughout our community – people of every age, political persuasion, and walk of life. Your thoughtful questions and insights contributed to a primary campaign characterized by deep respect and consideration of the issues. I’m eager to continue those conversations through the next phase of the campaign, and I’m ready to both listen and lead in our community and in Augusta. 

Together, we will set a course for Maine’s future that matches our outstanding quality of life with outstanding economic opportunity.

 Together, we will support Maine families. High-quality education and childcare, living wages with flexible leave, and affordable health care are top priorities. My background as a public school teacher and experience as a working mom with children in our local schools gives me the understanding you expect from your legislators. That’s why so many working families, teachers, and first-time voters support my candidacy.

Together, we will develop progressive energy and environmental policies. Being endorsed by Sierra Club Maine is a tremendous honor that reflects exactly why I'm running: to be an informed, thoughtful steward of our vast natural resources and a visionary leader on clean energy policies that lower costs, create jobs, and protect our environment.  We have a moral obligation to address these issues now to preserve quality of life for future generations.

Together, we will be bold and bipartisan. My record demonstrates how capable I am of striking that balance. As chair of Rockport’s elected Library Committee, I was often in the hot seat as we wrestled with the complicated issue of future planning, and neither cheers nor jeers distracted me from my commitment to serve our community.

Together, we will work toward our shared goals.I’ll listen to you as we move forward together, and look forward to hearing your stories, concerns, and ideas. You can reach out to me anytime — kathleenmeil207@gmail.com, 318-5401 — and I’ll see you soon. 

Kathleen Meil, Democratic candidate for state representative for Camden, Rockport, and Islesboro