Samuel Flinkstrom (South Berwick Town Council At-large, Maine, candidate 2025)
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Samuel Flinkstrom ran for election to the South Berwick Town Council At-large in Maine. Flinkstrom was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Flinkstrom completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Samuel Flinkstrom provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 23, 2025:
- High school: Marshwood High School
- Bachelor's: The University of Vermont, 2012
- Profession: Small Business Owner
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign website
Elections
General election
General election for South Berwick Town Council At-large (2 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for South Berwick Town Council At-large on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
| Brendan Boyle (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Melissa Costella (Nonpartisan) | ||
Samuel Flinkstrom (Nonpartisan)  | ||
| Charles Nadeau (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Paul Schumacher (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Kandice Thompson (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Samuel Flinkstrom completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Flinkstrom's responses.
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I’m a dad, small business owner, licensed engineer, and a native of South Berwick. I am running for Town Council to help make our town a more vibrant and welcoming community for everyone; whether you’ve lived here your whole life or have just moved in.
I believe South Berwick should be a place where people come to feel connected, supported, and be inspired to build something. To make that possible, I believe we need spaces that foster such community. As a father, I care deeply about the town my daughters are growing up in. I want South Berwick to grow thoughtfully, invest wisely, and protect what makes this place special --- not just for our generation, but for theirs. I’ve spent my career designing systems, leading public projects, starting businesses, and creating spaces where the community can come together. I’m running for Town Council because I believe in practical, transparent leadership that puts people first. South Berwick deserves a local government that listens, plans for the long term, and works for everyone who calls this town home.- SMARTER SPENDING, BALANCED BUDGET
• Lessen the burden on property taxpayers by prioritizing external funding sources – like grants, partnerships, and state/federal dollars – before greenlighting major projects. • Bring engineering and budgeting experience to the table to make smart, cost-effective decisions. • Require each department to validate proposed budgets with supporting data and clear justifications for any line items above a set threshold. • Explore contracting a new financial auditor periodically – not the same one every year – to ensure independent review and build public trust.
• Have the courage to say no to projects that don’t make long-term financial sense for the town. - LOCAL ECONOMY, LOCAL LIFE • Champion homegrown businesses and remove red tape for small startups and sole proprietors. • Expand third spaces and mixed-use zones to support new ideas, not just storefronts. • Help South Berwick attract and retain people of all generations including young families and creative workers. • Recognize that investing in a strong, walkable downtown helps the whole town — by growing the tax base, supporting local jobs, and reducing pressure on residential property taxes in all neighborhoods, tying into my number one priority to spend smarter and budget more wisely.
- TRANSPARENCY, ETHICS, AND ACCOUNTABILITY • Push for better digital communication and clearer notices on issues that affect neighborhoods • Ensure existing contracts are subject to competitive bidding and that operating funds aren’t misused for capital projects that deserve long-term planning and public review • Review and modernize the town’s general ledger accounts so financial reports accurately reflect the town’s position and can be easily generated and shared with the public • Support stronger financial oversight through a clear revision of the town’s procurement procedures, with defined standards for how decisions are made and funds are allocated • Always listen first, trust but verify, and be humble and honest.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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