Town Council District 1 Candidate Mark Lunt

My name is Mark Lunt and I am a candidate for the Lisbon Town Council, District 1, representing Lisbon Village and the surrounding areas.

I have lived in Lisbon since 1992, graduating from Lisbon High in the Class of ’99. I am currently a senior at the University of Southern Maine, with the intention of pursuing a law degree after graduation. I also hold an A+ Certification in computer repair. While putting myself through school I’ve held a variety of jobs, from factory worker at the Knight-Celotex plant in Lisbon Falls to campus reporter to front desk clerk in a seaside resort. These experiences taught me to have empathy and understanding for people from all walks of life. I also learned the importance of customer service and stretching each dollar as far as it will go.

I have served on the Planning Board since the beginning of 2007, which has given me added familiarity with the town, its people, its problems and its potential. Serving on this board has taught me the need for both consensus building and decisive action when the situation warrants it. I hope to bring the skills built here to serve Lisbon on the Council.

Given many of the comments I have heard around town recently, I think it’s clear that the people of Lisbon desire a change in leadership. The previous Council has often appeared arrogant and has singled out certain Town employees for unfair treatment. Lisbon needs leaders who will put the best interests of the town ahead of their personal agendas. If elected I will strive to bring transparency, openness and level-headed thinking back to Lisbon’s government. We have many challenges ahead of us in these uncertain times, but I believe that together we can tackle thorny issues like taxes, road maintenance, economic growth and the eventual need for a new or rebuilt high school. Lisbon is a hidden gem – it’s time to make it shine.

I would appreciate your vote on November 3.

Mark Lunt

Candidate for Town Council

District 1