The following question was sent to all Town Council and School Board candidates. In answering this question, we gave candidates the opportunity to be considered for endorsement by the Cape Dems, regardless of political affiliation due to the nonpartisan nature of municipal elections.
The 2024 Maine Democratic Platform outlines the core values of the party and the key issues its candidates are dedicated to addressing. These include safeguarding democracy, advancing women’s reproductive rights, protecting civil liberties and social justic, ensuring safe and affordable housing as a human right, supporting high-quality, accessible public education, and preserving Maine’s natural resources while planning for the challenges of climate change.
How do your personal values align with those of the Democratic Party, and if elected, how would you work to advance these priorities in Cape Elizabeth?
Lee Schroeder
Candidate for School Board
A primary reason that I decided to run for School Board in Cape Elizabeth is my belief that all children should have access to a high quality public education. Providing this access is a fundamental responsibility of government in our country. With a strong education, individuals are better positioned to maximize their potential in life.
Cape Elizabeth is a community known for its strong education system. To maintain this reputation, it is critical that we continue to invest in Cape’s teachers, schools, and programs, to offer the students the best educational opportunities possible. I believe that it is important to ensure that schools are equipped with the proper personnel and resources to meet the needs of all students, regardless of their learning style and economic situation.
Providing children with a strong education is the best way to ensure that they understand the importance of participating in civic discourse and the democratic processes. Our strength of our democracy depends on an engaged citizenry, which starts with a strong educational foundation for everyone.