March 18, 2008
Listening Forums Will Give Residents of District 35 an Opportunity to Share Their Concerns, Perspectives, and Needs with Elsie Flemings
Contact: Tim Fuller, 207.288.3610
MOUNT DESERT - Elsie Flemings, candidate for State Representative in District 35, announced today that she will be holding a series of eight listening forums during the month of April in order to hear the concerns, perspectives, and needs of individuals from throughout District 35, which encompasses Bar Harbor, Cranberry Isles, most of Mount Desert and Southwest Harbor.
Each of the listening forums will reach out to a specific group of people in the area: Educators, Small Business Owners, Youth, Healthcare Providers, Builders and Constructions Trades Workers, Fishermen, Senior Citizens, Veterans. All forums will be held at the Somesville Fire Station, a central location in the district, and they will be free and open to the public.
"It is important to me that I hear the concerns and perspectives of community members, in order to effectively represent them in Augusta," said Flemings.
"Through this series of forums, I will be able to learn from a variety of people and gain a deeper understanding of their concerns and the issues they face.
"I look forward to holding more forums and events throughout the spring and summer, so that I can hear from as many residents in our towns as possible. By discussing issues and sharing ideas, we can work together to support our communities and find solutions to the challenges we face."
The schedule of the forums are listed below. Forums will run approximately one and a half hours, and all are welcome at any time. Refreshments will be provided.
Elsie Flemings is committed to effectively serving the citizens of District 35 and promoting strong economies, vibrant communities, and a healthy environment. Flemings can be reached at elsie.flemings@gmail.com or 669-2073. For more information, visit her website: www.elsieflemings.org
Schedule of Community Listening Forums:
Sponsored by the Elsie Flemings for State Rep. Committee
Co-Chairs: Les Brewer, Molly Lyman, John Sweet
Somesville Fire Station
Educators' Listening Forum:
April 1st, 4:00pm
Small Business Owners' Listening Forum:
April 3rd, 8:30am
Youth Listening Forum:
April 7th, 6pm
Healthcare Providers' Listening Forum:
April 13th, 4pm
Building and Construction Trades Workers' Listening Forum:
April 15th, 6pm
Fishermen's Listening Forum:
April 21st, 5pm
Senior Citizens' Listening Forum:
April 24th, 12pm
Veterans' Listening Forum:
April 29th, 5pm
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Elsie Flemings
23 Kennebec Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-669-2073
www.elsieflemings.org
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