Stay tuned for more 2024 election details!
We hope to meet you and city council candidates again on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024. Until new ballots are printed, let’s reflect on last year’s event.
Meet the Candidates - Ellsworth City Council
Meet the Candidates 2023 was sponsored by Main Street manufacturer, Desert Harvest, and the City of Ellsworth, and produced in partnership with The Ellsworth American, and Heart of Ellsworth.
This annual, nonpartisan production aims to provide an educational platform for the voting residents of Ellsworth. All candidates running for a seat on the Ellsworth City Council are encouraged to participate. Events like this raise awareness of local issues and connect community members to participate in our local democracy.
Watch the live stream/recording
You can watch Meet the Candidates live or on your way to the polls! Head to the City of Ellsworth or Heart of Ellsworth YouTube channel to watch this year’s recording.
Submit a question
We encourage Ellsworth residents and surrounding community members to submit questions ahead of the event each year for possible inclusion in the forum. The 2023 window is closed, but keep an eye out for next year’s Meet the Candidates event or reach out to your representative.
“Thank you for sponsoring this. It helped me (and others) reach an informed decision!”
2023 Meet the Candidates poster, designed by Rachel Yves, featuring “The Singing Flag” painting by Joy Halstead, part of the City of Ellsworth's permanent art collection.
Ellsworth City Council Chambers: Mural by artist Philip Frey, Photo by Nate Burckhard
The 2023 Ellsworth City Council Candidates
The October 17, 2023 conversation included candidates running for two Ellsworth City Council seats set to expire in November 2026. The public forum was moderated by Cyndi Wood, Managing Editor of The Ellsworth American. The following candidates were welcomed on stage for the conversation:
Marc Blanchette
John Linnehan
Gene Lyons, incumbent
Patrick Lyons
Ruth Moore
Noah Robidoux (Noah withdrew himself from consideration for the role of City Councilor.)
Nancy Smith
Election Resources
2023 Partners
