With family roots that extend back in Auburn many generations, Mayor Jason Levesque is an advocate for his city and state. He tells journalist Lindsey Christ why he returned to his hometown after years away at college and in the U.S. Army. Mayor Levesque also shares how confident he is in Auburn’s resilience, and that, even after weathering the impact of the pandemic, he believes the city is poised for growth. Levesque entered politics later in life, after building and selling a business, and he explains why he ran for office and how his first political opponent is now a friend.
About the Podcast
What do you know about your elected officials? Do you know what makes them, and the districts they represent, unique? Or why they ran for office in the first place? When we talk about politics, the national conversation seems to overshadow everything. But when it comes to the policies that impact your everyday life, your neighborhood officials are just as important as who’s in the White House.
Join award-winning Spectrum News journalist Lindsey Christ as she helps you get to know “The People's People,” what makes them tick, and the work they do on your behalf. Each season, we’ll focus on a different part of the country and in our first season, we’re heading to Maine.