1 in 3 children in Cumberland County are obese or overweight. That is driving up health care costs and driving down our quality of life. Becoming a healthier city is essential to our economic strength and quality of life.

I will continue initiatives like the Passport to Play and the city’s messaging campaign about sugary drinks, and work with groups like Let’s Go and the Healthy Maine Partnership to give people the opportunity to make healthy choices.

We live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world and must continue to make people aware of all the opportunities to get outside and be active.