Last month, at the Republicans monthly meeting at the Tradewinds Motor Inn in Rockland, I met Jim Kalloch for the first time. Now after having been writing for him and after voting for him, to meet him and listen to him was refreshing.
Sure, I knew all the important bullet points of his life: the military career spanning over 30 years in both the Marines and the Navy, returning to his hometown to start a small business, the contribution to serving the youth of this area as a Boy Scout leader and to help both the young students and the taxpayer by serving on the local school board.
But what I didn't know was what a funny and personable man Jim is until I sat in the meeting last month and heard him laugh, talk and share stories of the how and why he wants to run again after investing time and money in the November election.
The reasons were sincere and heartfelt. They included love of the area, the people and the belief, as many of us have, that Jim can make a difference, an improvement that we would all like to see.
The fact of the matter is Jim barely lost and that the winner, Democrat Elizabeth Dickerson left, leaving an open seat in the Maine House and that means someone needs to fill that seat.
Why not the man who came so close to winning the first time around? The man who served his country faithfully for over 30 years? The man who came home to serve his area in so many ways again, why not him?
The man is Jim Kalloch and he wants your vote on Tuesday March 10th 2015!
For up to date information on Jim Kalloch find him on Facebook.
Hear Jim Kalloch speaking out to his future constituents.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Saturday, February 28, 2015
March 10 Special Election: Hard Work Dedication Loyalty All In One Candidate Jim Kalloch
Jim Kalloch comes from ancestors
that have deep roots in the mid coast region of Maine. There are records
that show the Kalloch family settled in the Warren/St. George region of
Maine in 1735. There is a genuine connection to this area that is
inherently apparent in Jim Kalloch.
The name Kalloch is synonymous with hard work & service, and that is something that Jim Kalloch knows a lot about.
Jim Kalloch has lived in this area his entire life leaving only to serve his country in both the Marines and the US Navy. When Jim returned to Rockland he started a business, Penobscot Ferry and Transport and continued his dedication to serving others by becoming a Boy Scout leader and serving on the school board.
This a special election that is being held on Tuesday, March 10th 2015. The last election was won by Elizabeth Dickerson who vacated her post to move out of state. That was a very close race indeed, the vote totals were 1,744 Dickerson to 1,612 for Jim Kalloch. To have invested his time, energy and resources once and to be willing to do it all over again, truly shows a desire to serve his area and the voters of District 93!
For current information on Jim Kalloch find him on Facebook.
To find out more about Jim Kalloch please follow these links:
2015-01-11 PHP Rockland state legislator resigns for move to Colorado
2014-10-13 PBP Maine House District 93 Candidate James Kalloch: Focus on energy costs, infrastructure, technical education
2014-07-28 BDN Rockland Republican re-enters Maine House race
2001-10-27 BDN State of Maine flies its flag, up to a limit
The special election which will be held March 10, 2015 has the following candidates running for the seat Jim Kalloch, Beebe-Center a Democrat, Ron Huber (Green), and Sean Levaseur (Libertarian).
The name Kalloch is synonymous with hard work & service, and that is something that Jim Kalloch knows a lot about.
Jim Kalloch has lived in this area his entire life leaving only to serve his country in both the Marines and the US Navy. When Jim returned to Rockland he started a business, Penobscot Ferry and Transport and continued his dedication to serving others by becoming a Boy Scout leader and serving on the school board.
This a special election that is being held on Tuesday, March 10th 2015. The last election was won by Elizabeth Dickerson who vacated her post to move out of state. That was a very close race indeed, the vote totals were 1,744 Dickerson to 1,612 for Jim Kalloch. To have invested his time, energy and resources once and to be willing to do it all over again, truly shows a desire to serve his area and the voters of District 93!
For current information on Jim Kalloch find him on Facebook.
To find out more about Jim Kalloch please follow these links:
2015-01-11 PHP Rockland state legislator resigns for move to Colorado
2014-10-13 PBP Maine House District 93 Candidate James Kalloch: Focus on energy costs, infrastructure, technical education
2014-07-28 BDN Rockland Republican re-enters Maine House race
2001-10-27 BDN State of Maine flies its flag, up to a limit
The special election which will be held March 10, 2015 has the following candidates running for the seat Jim Kalloch, Beebe-Center a Democrat, Ron Huber (Green), and Sean Levaseur (Libertarian).
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Jim Kalloch - for State Representative - Special Election March 10, 2015
Jim Kalloch (R) of Rockland has decided his desire to serve the voters of Maine is worth another shot. After 30 years of serving his country in both the US Marine Corp. and the US Navy, Jim Kalloch came home to Rockland to open a small business, Penobscot Ferry and Transport and to serve on the local school board.
During his time on the school board, Jim knew that education through vocational and technical training were key to improving the lives of Maine's school children. Jim wants to help just as he did on the local level and to make a difference on a state level to open up opportunities that will help keep Maine's young adults here.
As most Mainers do, Jim believes that our roads need repairing and that can be accomplished through fees collected for auto registration and gasoline taxes, money sometimes rerouted for other purposes and that should go for what it is intended.
As a state, Maine needs to keep businesses here and attract businesses to call Maine their new home through tax incentives & a friendly business environment
Jim knows Maine needs a sound fiscal policy not a tax more and spend more mentality. Responsible taxation and spending accountability are key to a successful state.
When did Elizabeth Dickerson know that she wanted to move to Colorado? Who knows for sure besides Dickerson What we do know is that Dickerson won the midterm election but not by much. The vote totals were 1,744 Dickerson to 1,612 for Jim Kalloch. And now with Elizabeth Dickerson resigning her post and a special election being held on March 10th 2015, voters have a chance to make it right.
Jim Kalloch is here to stay in the state he calls home. Jim would be proud to represent and fight for you and your family just as he has done all of his life.
Follow Jim and remember to vote in this special election on or before March 10, 2015. To find out more about Jim find him on Facebook.
During his time on the school board, Jim knew that education through vocational and technical training were key to improving the lives of Maine's school children. Jim wants to help just as he did on the local level and to make a difference on a state level to open up opportunities that will help keep Maine's young adults here.
As most Mainers do, Jim believes that our roads need repairing and that can be accomplished through fees collected for auto registration and gasoline taxes, money sometimes rerouted for other purposes and that should go for what it is intended.
As a state, Maine needs to keep businesses here and attract businesses to call Maine their new home through tax incentives & a friendly business environment
Jim knows Maine needs a sound fiscal policy not a tax more and spend more mentality. Responsible taxation and spending accountability are key to a successful state.
When did Elizabeth Dickerson know that she wanted to move to Colorado? Who knows for sure besides Dickerson What we do know is that Dickerson won the midterm election but not by much. The vote totals were 1,744 Dickerson to 1,612 for Jim Kalloch. And now with Elizabeth Dickerson resigning her post and a special election being held on March 10th 2015, voters have a chance to make it right.
Jim Kalloch is here to stay in the state he calls home. Jim would be proud to represent and fight for you and your family just as he has done all of his life.
Follow Jim and remember to vote in this special election on or before March 10, 2015. To find out more about Jim find him on Facebook.
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