• "I have known George Lapointe for most of my life. ... When I was in elementary school he went out of his way to be nice to me and help me out. Years later when I was doing my senior capstone I asked George to be one of my mentors. George is a great teacher, and he listens to young people and anyone who wants to be heard."   - Anthony Romano

• "George makes time and has the skills to listen to people, he is able to build consensus, and he shows up." - Karen Simpson

• "Strong schools, a vibrant and affordable community, and a healthy environment are our issues, along with the cornerstone of all Hallowell values: a welcoming city where diversity, equity, inclusion, and access for all aren't just words, they're action items. George is indeed a person of action; his remarkably successful first term addressing all these issues illustrates that point" - Rani & Jeremy Sheaffer

• "George represents a balanced viewpoint representing the full diversity of Hallowell. Our city has a vibrant downtown, a great residential inner city, and a healthy rural population as well. George has thoughtfully and enthusiastically supported all of these constituencies equally without reservation." - Keith Taylor

• "George is a strong, principled leader, a consensus builder with a vision for Hallowell's future. {He} faces complex issues with openness while seeking to understand and include varying points of view." - Michaela Loisel

• "I have [George] on speed dial to complain, to question, and to ask: what about...? He never fails to call back and I know he is very busy but he listens, and then takes action to help anyone who is in need." - Rena Heath 

• "The Stevens Common redevelopment is one of the most important projects in Hallowell’s history. It happened because George Lapointe, then chair of the Finance Committee, in the words of former Mayor Mark Walker, 'led the committee in reaching consensus… to craft an important investment package for Hallowell'.... Lapointe has proved he can get economic development done. " - Frank O'Hara

• "During [George's first] term, he shepherded the city through a worldwide pandemic, helped local businesses thrive, and knew how important it was to have a safety net for individuals and families facing obstacles. George clearly loves Hallowell and his passion for the city and our people have been instrumental to our success." - Laura Garron 

• "He is collaborative and fair. When making decisions, he elicits — and listens carefully to — concerns and ideas of abroad range of community members. Guided by Hallowell’s Granite City Values Statement and Comprehensive Plan, George knows how to successfully navigate roiling policy waters that can result from inadequate information or differences in perspectives." - Diana Scully

• "George is a hands-on mayor. He sees the need and gets the job done. " - James McKenna

• "With George I know we will get a leader who makes sure all voices are heard, a skilled facilitator who helps people forge compromises, and a community member who shows up when there is work to be done." - Pam Lombard

• "One [candidate] stands out for experience, judgment, temperament and effective leadership: Mayor George Lapointe. Over the nine years George has served on City Council and as mayor, Hallowell has successfully tackled many daunting challenges, including ...  transforming the crumbling Stevens School campus into a vibrant, new community within our community. George has been a driving force and wise, impartial leader on these and many other initiatives."  - Mark Sullivan

• "We have found [George] to be an effective, collaborative leader who is very approachable and non-judgmental. He has shown an ability to manage open and sometimes contentious meetings providing fair and equal opportunity to hear all sides. We also appreciate George's commitment to environmental policies as evidenced by his willingness to chair the subcommittee that worked out the controversial new pesticide control ordinance recently enacted by the City Council." - Sylvie Charron & John Joseph

• "George is an effective leader at City Hall, digging into difficult and long-standing issues, and finding a path forward. We appreciate George’s leadership on climate change and environmental protection. He helped pass a resolution for Hallowell to join the state’s Community Resilience Partnership, which opened the door to over $50,000 in new funding for Hallowell to reduce carbon pollution, transition to clean energy, and become more resilient to the effects of climate change." - Maureen Drouin & Mathew Scease

• George is a listener, a consensus builder and an effective leader with a proven track record; and, he is fair and open minded. He has the temperament and the skills to keep Hallowell the vibrant community it is, and to meet the challenges it faces." - Sarah Shed

• "I was fortunate to spend five years serving on Hallowell City Council with George Lapointe. He’s always been a thoughtful and intuitive leader. Even when passions got high you could count on George to have a well-reasoned and respectful approach."  - Diano Circo

• "Mayor George Lapointe initiated a process for the City Council to collaborate with the local school board during budget season.  It is important for the city to know where the money is going, and how we are improving the lives of local families." - Jennifer Paisley

• "His strong leadership style is respectful of all opinions. He doesn't draw hasty conclusions, but seeks out all relevant data before making a decision. He is a good listener and even though he may not always end up with the same conclusions as I might have, he is clear that the city of Hallowell and her citizens are his first priority."

         - Mary Lou Dyer​​

• "[George] is as committed to the downtown businesses as he is to every other part of Hallowell, and is always available to help, whether in promoting diversity and equity for our people, helping put chairs out (and back) on the waterfront, cleaning up after weather events, or finding solutions to citywide problems." - Michael Gilbert

• "George has impressed me with his administrative skills, thoughtful approach to issues involving the city and his leadership." - John Bastey

• "He shows a due regard for taxpayers, while balancing the needs of our people, and looking to the future of our city. One of his many accomplishments is successfully guiding the city’s participation in the development of Stevens Commons, a vibrant mixed-use development that enhances our city, recognizes our history, and contributes to our tax base." - Jon Lund

• "Through his volunteer work, we know he is passionate about economic and community development, and social justice and equity. Through owning a business, he understands how to develop budgets and execute strategies, and is willing to pivot and adapt to changing circumstances." - Maria Fuentes and Jeff Romano

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