John Fitzpatrick: Three seats to fill in Nov. 6 council election

17 years ago

Full name: John Fitzpatrick
Other political offices held: Currently serving on the board of budget review and as a Southern Aroostook Development Corporation director. Previous three years on the Houlton town council, board of directors Image for the Northern Maine Fair, board at UMPI and NMTC and a member of the Presque Isle Rotary.
What made you run for office? I was on the council before and I enjoyed the challenges. Houlton is a town on the move. I  believe I can make a difference. I am retired and have the time to spend working for the good of Houlton and its citizens.
What are your primary goals? To use good common sense and judgment on all the issues that comes before the council; from budgets and economic development, to the safety and protection of all citizens.