New Gloucester Charter Commission race draws 11 candidates
New Gloucester residents will vote for six residents to join the Charter Commission, which holds a term of up to 24 months.
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Joining an already packed June 8 ballot in New Gloucester, 11 candidates are vying for six spots on the Charter Commission, a position that carries a term of one year to 24 months.
Michael Arata
Family: Married, three children
Education: Master’s of science in mechanical engineering, California State University Sacramento; bachelor’s of science in chemical engineering, University of California Davis
Occupation: Licensed professional engineer; owner, East West Mechanical Engineering LLC
Political and/or civic experience: Treasurer, Connections Community Group; Sunday school teacher, East Auburn Baptist Church; volunteer, New Gloucester Cub Scouts; member, New Commandment organization; volunteer, Bread of Life Food Pantry, Gray; member, Maine Society of Professional Engineers