State Representative Carol A. McElwee, (R-Caribou), is seeking a third term in District 149 of the Maine Legislature.
McElwee is currently a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, which has a large contingent of Aroostook lawmakers. During her first term in office, she was one of 13 legislators on the Health and Human Services Committee.
Seeing so many constituents impacted by business closures and downsizing, McElwee’s persistent focus is on attempting to find solutions to those pressing problems that are stifling growth and causing commerce and industry great struggles to survive. The representative strongly believes that it is essential for policymakers, on both sides of the aisle, to gather courage and make the necessary decisions to bring about change that will foster sustained investment.
“As you know, our economy is still in fragile condition. Efforts need to continue to implement sound policies that will help employers, both large and small, succeed and thus create promising opportunities for the current and future generations,” said McElwee. “I stand by my record of supporting initiatives that will have a positive, lasting impact, and I hope you will allow me the privilege of continuing that work by casting your ballot for me next November,” she added.
During her time in office, McElwee has voted to reform welfare, invest in education, and for responsible spending of your hard-earned money, including increasing the amount stored in the State’s Budget Stabilization Fund. She is also known for her support of Maine veterans by which she has been recognized by the American Legion as a Legislator of the Year.
