Friends,

It is hard to believe, but it’s now been 2 years since I first announced my intent to represent our community in the State Legislature.  Two years ago, no one in the State could have predicted that a young political new-comer could unseat a well respected incumbent here in Scarborough.  But with your help and support, we were able to garner a sizable 12 point margin of victory.  Now, it’s time to campaign again, and the first step is qualifying for Clean Election financing.

For more info and to donate a $5 contribution here: www.maine.gov/cleanelections

Over the past two years, I’ve dedicated myself to my job in Augusta.  I’ve worked side-by-side with Legislators, residents, and businesses from across the State, on both sides of the aisle, and on a variety of issues.  Perhaps no issue has been more important to me than working aggressively to build a Greener Maine Economy.

Serving on the Utilities and Energy Committee has enabled me to shape laws encouraging business and home owners to weatherize their homes, support community renewable power generation, and create NEW jobs for Maine workers.  We were also able to support direct economic development in Scarborough by passing a State-wide Pine Tree Zone Business Tax Exemption status that will finally enable Scarborough and other communities in Cumberland County to attract new or growing businesses to the Greater Portland Area.

We lowered the State’s income tax, across the board, by roughly 20% (that issue will be up for a Statewide vote in June), to encourage small business owners to reinvest in their companies by having more disposable income each week.  And we balanced our State budget, twice already, with a third time coming, without raising taxes.

We have much to be proud of, but much more work is to be done.  And I’ll need your support to be able to continue the work we’ve started and expand on the victories we’ve earned.

The first step is to qualify for Clean Election financing of my campaign.  In the next couple of weeks, I need to collect enough $5 contributions.

Please go to www.maine.gov/cleanelections the Clean Election fund to help me qualify.

Or, if you prefer not to donate online, please shoot me an e-mail SeanFlahertyforScarborough@gmail.com and I’d be happy to stop by your home, or meet you for coffee.  Either way, I truly appreciate your support and thank you for the honor of representing you in Augusta.

Yours truly,

Sean

Sean Flaherty, State Representative
Maine House District 127 - Scarborough

PO Box #6998
Scarborough, ME 04070

207.450.4188 (c)
RepSean.Flaherty@legislature.maine.gov

www.SeanFlaherty.org
www.twitter.com/SeanFlahertyME