I wanted to let the citizens of District 94 — Camden, Rockport and Islesboro — know why I'll be voting for Owen Casas on November 8th. I've known Marci Casas for over 25 years  and I got to know her husband, Owen, a few years back as our children played together at mutual friends. We instantly connected by "talking shop" about masonry, construction and landscaping, trades we both work in. Getting to know him better over time, I realized we shared similar values found in a lot of people around here: hard work, commitment and honesty.

I've known Owen to be supportive of small businesses and eager to see what he could do to help them grow so they could put more locals to work. During all the conversations we have had over many kids birthdays and community events, I've never seen him aggravated in discussion or disrespectful with others. I know Owen Casas will represent us well and will do the hard work of finding a logical approach that is truly independent. I would encourage everyone to send this local man to Augusta, where his knowledge, skills and experience will serve our community and state well.  

Craig Mitchell lives in Rockport