Biddeford chooses new mayor

Biddeford voters chose City Council President Liam LaFountain to be Biddeford’s next mayor.

LaFountain edged incumbent Marty Grohman 2,623 – 2,413. City Councilor Norman Belanger placed third with 1, 272 votes.

For the first time, the Biddeford City Council will include three women. Patricia Boston won her campaign in Ward One; political newcomer Abigail Woods will be the next Ward Two councilor; and School Committee member Lisa Vadnais will join the council as one of two at-large representatives.

Incumbent Marc Lessard will keep his at-large seat. Councilor Roger Beaupre was unopposed on the ballot and will return to represent Ward Three. Political newcomer David Kurtz was unopposed and will represent Ward Five.

In Ward Six, Jake Pierson won his race against Roger Hurtubise. Former councilor Brad Cote edged out challenger Sam Pecor in Ward Seven.

Biddeford voters also approved two local bond questions for sewer separation projects and recreational facility upgrades,

“I am honored to have the support of so many people.” LaFountain told his supporters during a campaign party at Pizza By Alex.

Detailed results from the City Clerk’s office are included below:

Question 1: “Shall the the Order of the Biddeford City Council entitled “Order Authorizing Issuance of $20,000,000 of the City’s General Obligation Bonds for Separating and Improving the City’s Storm and Sanitary Sewer Systems in accordance with the signed Administrative Consent Agreement with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection” be ratified and approved?”

Yes: 4708

No: 1497

Blank: 396

Total: 6601

Question 2: “Shall the the Order of the Biddeford City Council entitled “Order Authorizing Issuance of $6,000,000 of the City’s General Obligation Bonds for Improvements to the City’s Recreation Facilities” be ratified and approved?”

Yes: 3984

No: 2221

Blank: 396

Total: 6601

Question 3: “Shall a Charter Commission be established for the purpose of revising the municipal charter?”

Yes: 3457

No: 2305

Blank: 839

Total: 6601

Mayor

LaFountain, Liam: 2626

Grohman, Martin: 2414

Belanger, Norman: 1273

Blank: 288

Total: 6601

Councilor at Large

Vadnais, Lisa: 3766

Lessard, Marc P.: 3005

Sheikh-Yousef, Nasreen: 1897

Blank: 4532

Total: 13200

Ward 1 Councilor

LaBelle, James: 217

Boston, Patricia: 610

Blank: 73

Ward 1 Total: 900

Ward 2 Councilor

Woods, Abigail: 381

McCurry Jr., John: 289

Blanks: 115

Ward 2 Total: 785

Ward 3 Councilor

Beaupre, Roger P.: 850

Blank: 220

Ward 3 Total: 1070

Ward 4 Councilor

Doughty, Dylan: 430

Mills, Bobby, J.: 340

Blank: 105

Ward 4 Total: 875

Ward 5 Councilor

Kurtz, David: 553

Blank: 211

Ward 5 Total: 764

Ward 6 Councilor

Pierson, Jacob: 562

Hurtubise, Roger: 381

Blank: 189

Ward 6 Total: 1132

Ward 7 Councilor

Pecor, Samuel: 375

Cote, Brad: 581

Blank: 119

Ward 7 Total: 1075

School Committee

Amy E. Clearwater: 2718

Meagan E. Desjardins: 3242

Andrew Chad Barrs: 1970

Stephanie C Edwards: 2360

Michele L. Landry: 2799

Marie E. Potvin: 3175

Timothy P. Stebbins: 3044

Jessica A. Cinquegrano: 1971

Karen S. Ruel: 2486

Henley, Emily L: 2667

Blank: 19757

School Total: 46189

Wardens and Ward Clerks for Wards 1-7 are all blanks, as there were no candidates listed on the ballot for these races.

Statewide Referendum Return of Votes Cast

MUNICIPALITY: BIDDEFORD – 1 (1-1)

Total Number of Ballots Cast: 6591

Question 1: “Do you want to change Maine election laws to eliminate two days of absentee voting, prohibit requests for absentee ballots by phone or family members, end ongoing absentee voter status for seniors and people with disabilities, ban prepaid postage on absentee ballot return envelopes, limit the number of drop boxes, require voters to show certain photo ID before voting, and make other changes to our elections?”

Yes: 1608

No: 4940

Blank: 43

Question 2: “Do you want to allow courts to temporarily prohibit a person from having dangerous weapons if law enforcement, family, or household members show that the person poses a significant danger of causing physical injury to themselves or others?”

Yes: 5013

No: 1540

Blank: 38