Letter: Chip Curry is a champion for Waldo County

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Chip Curry is running for re-election to the State Senate in District 11. I strongly encourage voters to return him for another term.

I got to know Chip when I volunteered to drive him as he canvassed in Waldo County. I had the opportunity to speak with him one on one, to hear some of his exchanges with voters. I was struck by how carefully he listens. His caring commitment to the people of Maine, and his sincere desire to understand our concerns and hopes for Maine’s future made a deep impression on me.

As our state senator, Chip has championed affordable, accessible healthcare, fighting for better funding of our rural hospitals (of which I am employed), health centers, EMS providers and behavioral health clinicians.

Chip Curry understands what it takes to make a living in Maine. In the Legislature, he serves as the Senate chair for the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement, and Business. He also serves on the Maine Fire Commission and he’s the Senate chair for the Blue-Ribbon Commission to Study Maine Emergency Services. He is on the board of Waldo Community Action Partners. Chip Curry is not afraid of hard work.

In short, Chip cares about the people of Waldo County. He is hard-working and dedicated to passing legislation that will improve our lives. Let’s send him back for another term. The people of Waldo County want and deserve a champion like Chip Curry.

Cheryl Cassidy
Lincolnville