Applications for Nov. 3, 2009 absentee ballots now available
08/27/09
Eight take out petitions for municipal office, none have returned them yet
The Nov. 3, 2009 municipal election has generated some interest, but none of the eight potential candiates who have taken out nominating petitions have returned them to the town clerk's office.
Four seats on the Town Council and three on the School Board will be up for election. One of those Town Council seats is the unexpired term of Paul McKenney, who announced his resignation in June.
Also on the ballot will be a five-year term to represent Cape Elizabeth and South Portland on the Portland Water District's Board of Trustees.
Since nominating petitions became available July 27, eight residents have taken out papers for municipal office.
Taking out petitions for a three-year council term are:
- Maureen D. Humiston, 44 Warren Ave.
- Sara W. Lennon, 54 Cranbrook Drive
- Christopher M. Straw, 597 Shore Road
- Mary Ann Lynch, 2 Olde Colony Lane
- Jessica L. Sullivan, 38 Cranbrook Drive
Lynch and Sullivan have also taken out petitions for the one-year, unexpired term on the council. Two other residents who have shown interest in the unexpired term are John W. McGinty, 86 Brentwood Road; and Michael S. Jordan, 59 Richmond Terrace.
Of those who have taken out papers for council, only one, Sara Lennon, is an incumbent. The others whose terms are ending, Jim Rowe and David Backer, have indicated they do not intend to run for re-election.
The three-year School Board terms have only attracted one petitioner, Frederic K. Sturtevant, 9 Pond View Road.
The School Board seats that are up for election are currently held by Trish Brigham, Karen Burke and Peter Cotter.
Candidates for municipal office must gather between 25-100 signatures from registered Cape Elizabeth voters and have them verified by the town clerk before 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4.
The Portland Water District Board of Trustees election has also drawn one potential candidate from Cape Elizabeth, Leon D. Humiston, Jr., 44 Warren Ave.
Residents seeking election to the water district board must collect between 35-50 registered voters in Cape Elizabeth AND between 100-150 registered voters in South Portland, and present them to the clerks in both municipalities prior to the Sept. 4 deadline to complete the papers.
Click here to download a manual on trustee candidacy from the Portland Water district Web site.
All candidates are encouraged to contact the clerk before putting up political
signs. The town's sign ordinance (Chapter
21) limits the size and placement of political signs in Cape Elizabeth.
Any questions should be directed to Debra Lane, assistant town manager, 799-7665, e-mail debra.lane@capeelizabeth.org.
Here is a summary of the 2009 municipal election dates and deadlines
ELECTION DAY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009
CEHS Gym
Polls Open 7 am Close 8 pm
NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2009
Town Clerk's Office Open
Monday 7:30-5
Tue - Fri 7:30-4
NOMINATION PAPERS DUE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
Town Clerk's Office 4:00PM
SEATS AVAILABLE
TOWN COUNCIL
David J. Backer term until 12/10/2012
Sara W. Lennon term until 12/10/2012
James S. Rowe term until 12/10/2012
Paul J. McKenney term until 12/13/2010 (unexpired term)
SCHOOL BOARD
Patricia G. Brigham term until 12/10/2012
Karen B. Burke term until 12/10/2012
Peter H. Cotter term until 12/10/2012
PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Five-year term until November, 2014, representing Cape Elizabeth and South Portland
QUALIFICATIONS
*Registered Voter of Cape Elizabeth
*Residency Required During Term of Office
SIGNATURES REQUIRED TO BE NOMINATED FOR OFFICE
Municipal office - Between 25 and 100 registered voters of Cape Elizabeth.
Portland Water District - Between 35-50 registered voters in Cape Elizabeth AND between 100-150 registered voters in South Portland
NOMINEE MUST APPEAR IN PERSON, PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE, TO COMPLETE THE NOMINATION PAPERS. Candidates for Portland Water District Board of Trustees must complete papers in Cape Elizabeth and South Portland.
SIGNS
Each candidate is encouraged to contact the Town Clerk prior to erecting political signs. The Town's Sign Ordinance, Chapter 21, limits the size and placement of political signs in Cape Elizabeth.
OFFICE HOURS
The Town Clerk's Office is open Monday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Town Clerk may be reached at debra.lane@capeelizabeth.org
or 799-7665.
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