SPOTLIGHT RACE: Bettyann Sheats for ME-SD20
As a veteran and small business owner, Bettyann is no stranger to serving her community. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where she majored in aeronautical engineering, Sheats served our nation as a United States Army helicopter pilot.
Bettyann has practical experience and professional insights into issues facing Mainers. She has owned and operated a specialty construction business, been a Member of the Board of Directors for the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), served as the Chairperson of the Board of the Auburn Lewiston Airport (and interim manager of the airport), and been a member of the Maine Turnpike Authority Board. Bettyann is active in our community with leadership roles in her church, St. Mary’s Food Pantry, and especially veterans’ organizations: she is a member of the Maine Military Community Network and American Legion Post 31, and serves on the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Board.
Bettyann believes that listening to neighbors, veterans, business owners, voters, and even visitors to Maine has helped her learn about the issues and find common ground as well as common sense solutions. This has allowed Bettyann to take the lead on many issues, when in the legislature, and in the community. Bettyann strives to constantly learn about issues affecting Mainers from every perspective. Bettyann is running to bring her unique perspective and skills to fight for District 20 in Augusta.
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