Dustin Sleight (Westbrook City Council Ward 1, Maine, candidate 2025)

Dustin Sleight

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Westbrook City Council Ward 1

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

High school

Orono High School

Bachelor's

University of Maine

Personal

Profession

Engineering manager

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Campaign website

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Dustin Sleight ran for election to the Westbrook City Council Ward 1 in Maine. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Sleight completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Dustin Sleight provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 4, 2025:

• Birth date: May 21, 1983
• High school: Orono High School
• Bachelor's: University of Maine
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Engineering Manager
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Your neighbor, your voice!
• Campaign website
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Westbrook City Council Ward 1

Brian McCambridge and Dustin Sleight ran in the general election for Westbrook City Council Ward 1 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Brian McCambridge (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Dustin Sleight (Nonpartisan)

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Dustin Sleight completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sleight's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Dustin Sleight, and I’m proud to call Westbrook home. By profession, I’m a systems engineering manager with a strong background in problem-solving, innovation, and bringing people together to get results. I’ve spent my career leading teams, improving complex processes, and making sure that good ideas turn into real, lasting improvements. Outside of work, I’m deeply engaged in my community. I serve on the Public Safety Commission and am running for City Council because I believe local government should reflect the voices of neighbors, not just numbers on a spreadsheet. I’m committed to smart, fair decision-making—being careful with spending, but bold about investing in the things that make Westbrook a safe, welcoming, and thriving place for everyone.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Smart on Spending, Fair on Taxes: I will ensure Westbrook’s budget decisions are transparent and responsible, keeping taxes fair while making sure we invest in the infrastructure, services, and neighborhoods that matter most.
• Safe, Strong, and Connected Community: As a member of the Public Safety Commission, I know the importance of supporting our police, fire, and emergency services while also fostering strong neighborhoods where everyone feels safe, welcome, and heard. Our public services are a part of the community, not above it.
• Practical Leadership, Real Results: With my background in engineering and process improvement, I bring a results-driven approach to problem-solving. I’ll work collaboratively with residents and city leaders to turn good ideas into real progress for Ward 1 and all of Westbrook.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about open and accessible government. Too often, local politics can feel like decisions are made by and for insiders, rather than with the community. I believe residents should have a genuine voice in shaping the policies that affect their neighborhoods, and that council seats should represent people, not just maintain the status quo.

I also care deeply about responsible budgeting and fiscal transparency, ensuring every dollar is used wisely to balance fair taxes with smart investment in the future. Another priority for me is strengthening our “third spaces” — the parks, libraries, community centers, and gathering places that bring neighbors together and make Westbrook a vibrant, connected city.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe the most important qualities in an elected official are integrity, transparency, and accountability. Residents should be able to trust that decisions are made openly, with honesty, and in the best interest of the community.

Equally important are listening and accessibility — an elected official should be approachable, willing to hear concerns, and responsive to the people they represent, not just to City Hall.

Finally, I value practical problem-solving and collaboration. Good ideas only matter if they’re put into action, and the best results come when leaders work together and stay focused on delivering for their constituents rather than playing politics.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first engineering job was at Sappi in Westbrook, where I began as a process engineer and, over five years, was promoted to supervisor and then production engineer. That experience shaped me in many ways — it taught me leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. It also gave me a deep appreciation for the working people of Westbrook and the surrounding communities.

During that time, I also gained valuable perspective on labor unions and workplace dynamics, seeing firsthand how people with different roles and responsibilities can work together toward the same goal. That experience continues to inform how I approach leadership and community service today.

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