Chuck Ellis talks with Bret Martell, Lewiston City Councilor and Republican candidate for Maine House District 95.Martell grew up in Lewiston-Auburn and says he never planned on running for office until local conditions and COVID-era policies pushed him in. They cover public safety, youth violence, schools, homelessness policy, and what it’s like to be a conservative on a progressive-dominated city council.Martell’s top issues: restore accountability in the justice system, support police, stop policies that he says put criminals ahead of victims, and get education back to academics. He also describes a recent Lewiston City Council meeting over a low-barrier shelter contract he says is failing taxpayers.A straight conversation about Maine’s local problems — and why he believes they won’t be fixed from Washington.
Bret MartellGuest
Chuck EllisHost