Category: City Council

Dennis Woodruff: Candidate for City Council

The three candidates to fill the vacant seat on the City Council were asked to submit a statement of 500 words or less on what they think are the three greatest challenges facing Sanford and how they would address those challenges as a member of the City Council. They were asked to be as specific as possible. As a candidate for a position on the City Council, I have been asked to provide a statement relating to what issues I…

Nathan Hitchcock: Candidate for City Council

The three candidates to fill the vacant seat on the City Council were asked to submit a statement of 500 words or less on what they think are the three greatest challenges facing Sanford and how they would address those challenges as a member of the City Council. They were asked to be as specific as possible. While I think our city is well on its way to success, I think we can make more progress by focusing on our key challenges.…

Michael Termath: Candidate for City Council

The three candidates to fill the vacant seat on the City Council were asked to submit a statement of 500 words or less on what they think are the three greatest challenges facing Sanford and how they would address those challenges as a member of the City Council. They were asked to be as specific as possible. The biggest issue that prompted me to run for office is Economic Development in Sanford/Springvale. Sanford is regarded as being “The Heart of York County.”…

City Council 5/17 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met via Zoom on May 17, 2022. All members were present. The meeting had originally been planned to be held in person, but the lack of air conditioning and ventilation in the Council Chambers resulted in the change to remote. The Council Chambers are on the third floor of City Hall, and the room has no windows. The cooling tower is awaiting replacement, which is expected to be done before the next meeting. Mayor’s Report /…

Public Safety Subcommittee Notes

The City Council’s Public Safety Subcommittee met Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The following items were discussed by Subcommittee members Councilors Ayn Hanselmann, Becky Brink and Jonathan Martell with members of the Police Department and other City staff. BHS Grants: Police Chief Craig Andersen announced that the Police Department has received $28,400 in grants from the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety to use for enforcement of impaired driving, speeding and occupant safety (seatbelt) laws. Additional funding for distracted driving enforcement is…

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