Name: Kevin Glynn

Age:  43

Position seeking:  Representative to the Legislature, Maine House District 124

Address:  109 Huntress Avenue, South Portland

Phone: 799-5319 

Occupation:  Director of computer/information systems department Counseling Services, Inc. (A Community Mental Health Center)

Marital Status:  Single Highest Level of education completed:  Graduated South Portland High School, attended University of Southern Maine studying computer science and mathematics.

Organizations and activities:  Legislative experience: State Representative, 1998-2006 (four terms). Legislative Committee Assignments: Health Care Reform, Insurance and Financial Services, Legal and Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services. Local service: South Portland Housing Authority, Current Commissioner, South Portland City Councilor At-Large, 1987-1998 (three terms), South Portland Elementary School Facilities Committee, past member, Regional Waste Systems Board of Directors, past member, Commission to Evaluate County/Regional Government, past member

Top three issues: 

1.  Return more state money to South Portland for our schools

2.  Lower health insurance costs and increase consumer choice

3.  Balance the state budget through responsible prioritization 

In your own words, why are you seeking elected office?

  You may recognize my name from my four terms as your state representative (1998-2006) and three terms as South Portland’s youngest elected city councilor (1989-1998).  Through the years I have worked hard to keep you informed, provide access to a range of government services, and remain available and responsive to you and your needs.  You may remember receiving legislative updates, questionnaires, comprehensive election information, and your property tax and rent rebate application from me.

  This election everyone is talking about change.  The change we most need is in our state budget.  Taxes continue to be too high, especially the gas tax at 27.6 cents per gallon.  Promised property tax relief did not happen.  South Portland continues to be short-changed when it comes to education funding for both K-12 and special education.  Additionally, the state does not shoulder their portion of the bill for our school renovations and construction projects while other areas of the state are well provided for. 

   Cuts made during the last legislative term were just plain wrong.  Needy and vulnerable Mainers lost their medical care, their mental health services, in-home services, access to substance abuse treatment, and the list goes on.  At the same time, administrative dollars continue to flow with inadequate accountability to state agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services.  Change is overdue.

  This election, I urge you to vote for Kevin Glynn for State Representative.  Mine is a name you know … a record you can trust. 

Name: Bryan Kaenrath 

Age: 25

Position seeking: State Representative

Address: 22 Mechanic St., South Portland

Phone: 409-7137

Occupation: Legislator/Student

Marital Status: Single

Highest Level of education completed: Bachelors, current grad student at University of Maine

Top three issues: 

1. Fiscal discipline/tax reform

2.Renewable energy/ environmental protection

3. Public safety

Why are you seeking elected office? 

Two years ago the people of South Portland gave me the opportunity to represent them in the Maine Legislature.  It’s been a great honor and I’ve never forgotten the people who put me there and what they entrusted me to do.  In my first term I introduced legislation addressing highway noise and reforming our motor vehicle inspection system.  I’ve supported important measures for tax reform, renewable energy and affordable healthcare.  As a member of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee I worked toward the consolidation of our state prison system and county jails, which will result in multi-million dollar savings to Maine taxpayers.  With the committee I’ve also dealt with other issues such as cracking down on drunk driving and new laws for sex offenders.  

Now I’m asking South Portland to send me back to Augusta for another term.  If reelected, I will again   focus on issues of Public Safety  including combating rising drug use and trafficking, activities that  lead to higher overall crime rates.  We must also get tough on graffiti vandalism which leads to the decay of our communities, lowers property values and helps gangs build and communicate. Also, now more than ever, we need  meaningful tax reform and to hold the line on government spending.  I will continue to advocate for clean renewable energy that reduces our dependence on expensive foreign oil and protects our environment.  Above all we must have an ethical government that is honest, open and held accountable by the people.