Patricia Connors

I believe Dan Shagoury is the person best suited to serve House District 55 Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner.

Dan is an experienced realistic progressive. He will work for the benefit of all, not just the well connected. My experience with Dan is that he wants to know what’s important to me and fellow voters.

I, for one, happily support Dan and urge all to vote for this wise man of generous spirit and practical experience.

Kevin Kane

I am writing to encourage voters in Maine House District 55 (Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner) to vote on November 8th.

We have a history of wonderful representatives in our district, like our Rep. Charlotte Warren. Dan Shagoury has all the qualities needed to be another great advocate for us in the Legislature.

Dan has lived in Hallowell many years and raised his incredible family here, worked on the school board and other volunteer positions here. His 19 years working in the Legislature and state government gives him the understanding to work for us immediately without a delay of a “learning curve” that many new legislators have. He has proven integrity, honesty, competence, and the ability to work with people of both political parties.

Dan knows how to listen to people’s concerns and provide practical solutions to important problems constituents have.

On November 8th, please vote for Dan.

Gary Crocker

I am writing to endorse Dan Shagoury and encourage voters in House District 55 to join me in casting their vote for Dan in the upcoming election.

I have known and worked with Dan for a long time and know him to be honest, hardworking and effective. Dan knows how things work at the State House and has been a voice of reason during very heated Legislative negotiations. And that is a primary reason for my expressed support.

I am endorsing Dan because of his years of experience in the legislative process. He will hit the ground running and be an effective representative for District 55 on day one.

James A. McKenna

Dan Shagoury is running for the Maine House of Representatives (District 55). He would be a terrific representative.

I’ve worked with Dan for many years on the board of directors of the nonprofit Hubbard Free Library. Since 2006 he has been dedicated to keeping our very welcoming public library open and wonderfully staffed.

And also repaired. The Hubbard was built in 1880 and is Maine’s oldest public library building. When the Hubbard was built its architect designed it to represent an English county church. Dan and Juliet’s two sons were avid users of the Hubbard and called it “the book church.”

Diana Scully

The experienced and talented Dan Shagoury is running to represent House District 55 (Hallowell, Manchester, West Gardiner) in the Legislature.

I can attest to Dan’s many capabilities because our paths have crisscrossed often over the past two decades. In the early 2000s, we served together on the (then) Hall-Dale school board. Thoughtful and hardworking, Dan knew how to balance the needs of students, teachers, parents, and taxpayers.

During Dan’s 19 years as a legislative staff person, I would ask him for advice when I was at the State House on business. He was always helpful, and I observed that he was highly esteemed by legislators. With Dan’s recent retirement, he has plenty of time he could devote to the Legislature. With his intimate knowledge of legislative processes, he could start on day one.

I hope voters from House District 55 will join me in voting for Dan on November 8th.

Mary Kane

I am writing to encourage you to vote for Dan Shagoury for House District 55 (Hallowell, Manchester, South Gardiner).

When I first met Dan, he was a member of the Hall-Dale school board. I was struck by his warmth, careful listening, and sincere interest in providing a quality education for our children.

Several years later, I joined the Hubbard Free Library board of trustees, and began to work with Dan in a different arena. Here too, I found Dan to be thoughtful, creative, and a problem solver interested in hearing everyone’s ideas before making judgements.

Dan has many years of experience in public service, and is ready to put his knowledge and skills to work at the Legislature. I know he will always have the people of his district in mind as he makes decisions on state policy and spending.

Please join me in voting for Dan this November.

Rep. Richard Evans, M.D.

Today, we need leaders who are tireless fighters who are unafraid to take on the hard and difficult challenges.

As a surgeon and a former Medical Group Commander in the United States Air Force, my experiences have helped me to recognize those who have the necessary skills and qualities to lead and get the job done.

During my tenure in the Maine Legislature, I have had the distinct honor to work hand and glove with Dan Shagoury. Not only does Dan have the

qualifications, but he also has the character and attitude that are so necessary for the job.

It is my distinct honor to unconditionally endorse Dan Shagoury to represent the citizens of House District 55 in the Legislature. His election will be a win for his district and for the people of the great state of Maine.

Michaela Loisel

I have had the privilege when driving Dan Shagoury as he goes door to door, of seeing him engage with voters. I’ve seen him listen to their concerns, offer his own thoughts and make notes when appropriate. As people lament about the magnitude of unaddressed problems, he wlll say, “That is why I am running for office.”

Dan wants to be part of the solution and fortunately for this district, he knows the inner workings of state government, the legislative process, budget making as well as how to work collaboratively. Because he worked as a legislative staffer for the past 19 years, he is ready to tackle the toughest issues facing our state on day one.

Knowing Dan personally and professionally for over 25 years, I have seen him work tirelessly on the school board and for the Hubbard Free Library. Dan is a person of great integrity and is well-respected, responsive, intelligent and hardworking.

For each of these reasons, I will enthusiastically vote for Dan on November 8th and hope you will do the same.

Nona and Steve Thompson

Dan Shagoury is running for the seat in House District 55 (Hallowell, West Gardiner, Manchester). We cannot think of a better candidate for this position. Having known Dan for 20 years, we have been impressed with his knowledge of state government and how to get things done. Even more impressive are his ethics, values, integrity, enthusiasm, compassion, and hard work for helping people.

He will be a legislator advocating for the people, helping them access state resources and services needed as well as working to solve issues in the environment, transportation, education, affordable housing, elder services, and health care. Having worked at the Maine House Majority Office and the Maine Senate Majority Office for many years, he knows the processes needed to make improvements in government practices.

Our communities and the entire state will be so lucky to have this good man as a legislator.

Rep. Jessica Fay

During my three terms in the Legislature, I have had the pleasure and privilege of working with Dan Shagoury. An important part of what a state representative does is help constituents get what they need from state government. As a legislative aide, Dan spent many hours working on behalf of the people I represent to connect them with state services and help them resolve issues navigating state government.

Dan has successfully helped thousands of people across the state navigate some of the intricacies of departmental red tape. Dan has already built the relationships and trust that it takes years to develop which means he will be an effective advocate for the people of Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner on day one.

You will be well served by electing Dan Shagoury to Maine House District 55.

Joan Sturmthal

We will all be proud when Dan Shagoury is our representative in the Legislature.

His long experience working there and his familiarity with the process, as well as his knowledge of local issues due to his years serving on local boards, make him the logical choice for state representative. He is approachable and open-minded, but principled. He will serve in the tradition of many other fine legislators from our district.

Please join me and vote for Dan on Nov. 8.

Michael V. Frett, Hallowell City Councilor, Ward #2

This Nov. 8, I’ll be voting for Dan Shagoury for the Maine House of Representatives, District 55. I’ve known Dan for many years and fully appreciate that he is attentive, smart, knowledgeable about how government works, and passionate on behalf of others.

In these last six months, Dan has crisscrossed District 55, knocking on countless doors in West Gardiner, Hallowell and Manchester. He wants to hear people’s concerns so that he will be ready to serve them, if/when he is sworn into the Legislature.

For nearly 20 years, Dan worked in the Maine State House, listening to people talk about what’s important to them, and finding solutions. We are fortunate he is willing to use his vast knowledge of state government and the Legislature, to assist our citizens in navigating state programs, and connecting them to services that help resolve problems and improve their lives.

Mark Sullivan

Mainers should be able to live in the communities where they work. Indeed, far too many of the folks we count on to teach our kids, care for our sick and elderly, or tackle the challenges of protecting our public safety cannot afford housing in the communities they serve. Dan Shagoury has great ideas to address this problem and will make affordable housing a priority.

Dan’s nearly two decades as a legislative aide in both the Maine House and Senate has singularly equipped him to take on this and other challenges, like protecting women’s rights to make their own health care decisions.

To learn more about Dan’s positions on issues important to people in Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner, check out his website (shagoury.mainecandidate.com/) or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ShagouryfortheHouse/).

Please join me and vote for Dan Shagoury to represent District 55 in the 131st Maine House of Representatives.

Lauren Mier

On Nov. 8, I urge the voters of Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner to vote for Dan Shagoury for the Maine House. I’ve known Dan for nearly 20 years, from his time serving on the Hallowell School Board as well as helping constituents and supporting policy in the Senate and House Democratic offices.

We’ve become friends, had dinner at each other’s houses, watched movies together and even played the occasional video game. Dan has that rare talent that allows him to talk with anybody; with his smile, relaxed body language and compassionate composure, he immediately connects with people. This is the quality we need in the Legislature, especially now as politics becomes even more divisive.

Dan also has the experience our community needs to actually accomplish things. He’s worked behind the scenes for many successful legislators. Please vote for Dan Shagoury for Maine House on Nov. 8.

Jeremy Sheaffer

Election Day is Nov. 8 and voters in Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner are fortunate to have Dan Shagoury on the ballot for House District 55, which includes Hallowell, Manchester, and West Gardiner.He and his wife Juliet raised their two sons in Hallowell and have been very engaged in our schools and community. Dan was on the Regional School Unit 2 school board for nine years and has been on the Hubbard Free Library board for nearly 15 years. He was also on the board of Consumers for Affordable Healthcare.

Dan has been an effective public servant, a leader in education, and an advocate for affordable health care and our community. He has been endorsed by Equality Maine, Maine Education Association, Planned Parenthood, Maine Conservation Voters and various labor unions. Dan has earned my vote and I hope he has earned yours as well.