I want to thank the Election Clerks and Poll Workers for their outstanding work on the June 12 Primary Day.  Voter turnout for a June primary broke records at many polls, plus, Ranked Choice Voting was used for the first time.  Thank you for your long hours, patience, and commitment to the voters in this election.

Also, the 2018 Town Meeting season ended this past Saturday with the last regularly scheduled meeting held in Stockton Springs.  Waldo County has 26 municipalities and, except for the City of Belfast which is a different form of governance, all hold an annual Town Meeting. I would like to thank the Waldo County Town Officials, Clerks and residents for allowing me to attend or participate as a Candidate in their meetings.  Whenever possible, I stayed for the full meeting so I could learn more about the needs and concerns of each Town.  I was warmly welcomed everywhere for which I am extremely grateful.

Thank you all for your hard work.  We are very fortunate to live in Waldo County where responsible, local government means so much to so many.

Jayne Crosby Giles lives in Belfast and is a candidate for the Maine Senate District 11.