Dear Editor:

Will Neilson, the State Rep. District 53 candidate is out knocking on our doors, listening and championing the causes we value. A small business owner, he has long been engaged in local and state causes and has a record of responsible actions.

When we elect someone to the Maine House of Representatives, we want many things to be true.

We want a candidate who can hear our voice and is open to listening carefully but who has knowledge about the many diverse issues that will confront the legislature.

We care about  the environment and believe climate change is real. We worry about the education our children are receiving and want a person who believes as we do that for Maine’s future, Maine’s children must receive a sound education.

We understand that small businesses are key to Maine’s economy and want someone who gets that. We are concerned about the future of solar and wind energy and about worker’s and senior’s issues and property taxes. We believe Maine should accept the many millions of dollars that would provide health insurance to 70,000 Mainers and create hundreds of jobs.

Our current representative by his votes has demonstrated that he is not in line with our view for Maine’s future but we are fortunate to have a candidate who represents the issues that most concern us. Please join us in voting for Will Neilson on Nov. 8. He will be a champion for the future of Maine.

Sandra and Ole Jaeger

Georgetown