Jean-Marie Caterina (Cumberland County Commissioner Board District 1, Maine, candidate 2024)

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Jean-Marie Caterina

Democratic Party

Candidate, Cumberland County Commissioner Board District 1

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Maine, 1977

Graduate

Boston College, 1986

Personal

Birthplace

Portland, ME

Religion

Non-practicing Catholic

Profession

Real Estate Broker

Jean-Marie Caterina (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Cumberland County Commissioner Board District 1 in Maine. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Caterina completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jean-Marie Caterina provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on June 10, 2024:

• Birth date: August 19, 1955
• Birth place: Portland, Maine
• High school: South Portland High School
• Bachelor's: University of Maine, 1977
• Graduate: Boston College, 1986
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Non-practicing Catholic
• Profession: Real Estate Broker
• Prior offices held:
  • Scarborough Town Council (2013-Prsnt)
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Bringing commitment and experience to public service

Elections

General election

General election for Cumberland County Commissioner Board District 1

Jean-Marie Caterina ran in the general election for Cumberland County Commissioner Board District 1 on November 5, 2024.

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Cumberland County Commissioner Board District 1

Jean-Marie Caterina and Bruce D. Tarbox ran in the Democratic primary for Cumberland County Commissioner Board District 1 on June 11, 2024.

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	Submit photo	Jean-Marie Caterina
	Submit photo	Bruce D. Tarbox

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Jean-Marie Caterina completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Caterina'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.

Jean-Marie is a lifelong resident of Cumberland County. She currently serves as a Town Councilor in Scarborough. Some of her past positions include Assistant Commissioner of Labor, Affirmative Action Administrator, child protective services social worker, and Latin teacher. She is a licensed real estate broker. Jean-Marie holds a BS in political science/public administration for the University of Maine and an MSW in social services administration from Boston College.

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?

• - Address the inadequate supply of safe and reasonably priced housing in Cumberland County
• - Provide excellent municipal partnership in public health services especially around violence intervention programming and substance abuse disorder
• - Ensure that superior public safety services are provided for the safety of people and property in Cumberland County

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about encouraging all levels of government to work together on behalf of their constituents.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

There too many to mention.

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

I believe that elected officials need to park their egos at the door. It is not about you, but about creating effective public policy for the majority of your constituents.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Work hard. Listen. Contribute. Come to the middle.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to leave the world a better place for my daughter and those who come after me. That includes modeling cooperative behaviors that lead to the ability of government to work for the majority of its citizens. There is nothing I dislike more than folks who cling to "my way or the highway" behavior. One must stand strongly by one's values, but there is always room for some ability to create a win-win proposition where everyone gives a little to achieve goals.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

There are no endorsements in Democratic primaries at this level

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Accountability is primary.

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