Tom Blake: Candidate for South Portland City Council At-Large seat (Printed Oct. 26, 2007)
Thomas Blake
195 High Street
Education: University of Southern Maine, MS, Education, BA, History
Occupation: Retired South Portland firefighter/paramedic; currently small business owner
Age: 56
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Political experience: not previously eligible for municipal office so none
Civic associations: Member of Long Creek Revitalization Planning Committee; President of South Portland Land Trust, 2005-2007, 1987-1993; Captain Engine One Call Company, 2004-2007; Chairman of West End Trails Committee, 2006-2007; Chairman of Public Education Program for South Portland Fire Dept., 2001-2007; Board Member of Maine Corporate Track and Field Association, 1987-2005; President of United States Corporate Athletics Association, 2002-2003; United States Corporate Athletic Association, 1996-2003; President of Local 1476 South Portland Professional Firefighters, 1990-1996; Member of South Portland Comprehensive Planning Committee, 1988-1992; Member of South Portland School Improvement Committee, 1986-1988; President of Ferry Village Neighborhood Conservation Association, 1985-1987.
Statement about candidacy: As a lifelong South Portland resident, and a 26-year Firefighter/Paramedic, I have a tremendous admiration for our great city and its citizens. I have a strong work ethic and I am a people person. I will listen to the people and do my homework to assure that we maintain a high quality of life and a healthy environment. Together, we can make South Portland a greater community for our people.
195 High Street
Education: University of Southern Maine, MS, Education, BA, History
Occupation: Retired South Portland firefighter/paramedic; currently small business owner
Age: 56
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Political experience: not previously eligible for municipal office so none
Civic associations: Member of Long Creek Revitalization Planning Committee; President of South Portland Land Trust, 2005-2007, 1987-1993; Captain Engine One Call Company, 2004-2007; Chairman of West End Trails Committee, 2006-2007; Chairman of Public Education Program for South Portland Fire Dept., 2001-2007; Board Member of Maine Corporate Track and Field Association, 1987-2005; President of United States Corporate Athletics Association, 2002-2003; United States Corporate Athletic Association, 1996-2003; President of Local 1476 South Portland Professional Firefighters, 1990-1996; Member of South Portland Comprehensive Planning Committee, 1988-1992; Member of South Portland School Improvement Committee, 1986-1988; President of Ferry Village Neighborhood Conservation Association, 1985-1987.
Statement about candidacy: As a lifelong South Portland resident, and a 26-year Firefighter/Paramedic, I have a tremendous admiration for our great city and its citizens. I have a strong work ethic and I am a people person. I will listen to the people and do my homework to assure that we maintain a high quality of life and a healthy environment. Together, we can make South Portland a greater community for our people.
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