I have had the pleasure of knowing Elise for several years. She came to me while I was serving as the Waldo County Sheriff. Concerned about racial justice issues all across our country, she invited me and others to work with her to educate ourselves to be able to impact local racial justice issues right here in Waldo County.

Elise led us through very difficult meetings, discussions, and public events that resulted in myself and many others having a better understanding of how racial issues affect us across Waldo County. This important work grew from her dedication, leadership, and compassion for our community.

I believe Elise would be a fantastic County Commissioner. I worked closely with the current Board of commissioners for eleven years and witnessed the importance and the difficulty of leading the various departments that make up our County government. She has years of experience running a multi-million dollar business, and also experience working in the fire department, EMS, and town government, which give her a perspective which will be invaluable as a County Commissioner.

Join me in voting for Elise Brown to be our next County Commissioner.

Jeffrey Trafton is former Waldo County Sheriff (Retired) and lives in Thorndike