Endorsements

“I had an opportunity to work with Craig both at sea and through numerous New England Fisheries Management Council meetings back on shore. He brought the same passion to both endeavors-commercial fishing and advocating for fishermen-as well as moral decency and fairness.  The precise qualities we need from our leaders during this politically fraught moment.”

Michael Crocker, Old Orchard Beach, writer and author of “Sharing the Ocean: Stories of Science, Politics, and Ownership From America’s Oldest Industry” 

“I grew up with Craig in Camp Ellis and followed his commercial fishing career.  As a lobsterman myself, I can tell you Craig is one of the good ones.  He truly cared about all of us.”

Roger Collard, Old Orchard Beach, Lobsterman

“We need leaders like Craig Pendleton in Augusta.  Craig is local, reliable, approachable, a problem solver, and a person who is not afraid to get his hands dirty working on the job.  Craig has the character of a person who best reflects the values of the State of Maine.  I will be voting for Craig in November and I urge you to as well.”

James T. Pate, Saco, Owner, Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

“A good, solid independent thinker.  He’ll be superb in the Maine Legislature.”

Alan Casavant, Biddeford, Former Mayor and State Representative

“I’m thrilled to hear Craig Pendleton is a candidate for the Maine Senate.  I have been honored to know Craig during my years as a professor of marine sciences at the University of New England, where Craig was a frequent lecturer and valued colleague.  In my opinion, Craig is one of the most qualified people possible who can exert leadership for our region in the Maine Senate.  He is a steward of the seas, having served for many years as a commercial fisherman, a leader in business as the head of the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce, a regional transportation director, and an influential board member in a local financial institution.  As a local citizen, he has made his life’s work to make our region an exceptional place to live and work.  Craig gets my full support as a candidate for Maine Senate.”

Barry Costa-Pierce, Emeritus Professor of Marine Sciences, University of New England

“We have known Craig Pendleton and his hardworking family for over 40 years.  We have witnessed his competitive, determined, and team-oriented capabilities transform into a diverse and very successful career.  Craig is a standup individual and he brought his open mindedness, leadership, and integrity to developing relations via the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce+Industry, marine resources at the State and Federal levels and as a 30 year board member of PeoplesChoice Credit Union.

Craig’s centrist and principles views epitomize what hard working Mainers need for leadership in Augusta,  We urge you to vote for Craig Pendleton for Maine Senate.”

Dan and Cathy Baillargeon  Small Business Owner and former Saco school system teacher, Saco  

Thank you David Woodsome for your kind words and solid support. Read below

To all my Buxton friends and family and Saco and OOB connections… Craig A. Pendleton is an Independent thinker, down to earth person, common sense individual who has worked blue collar jobs and professional positions…

We are at the point politically and economically where we are desperately in need of taking a break or the time to reflect and honestly think about our basic needs, values and priorities… how much more can we/ you afford to pay, support or give to the liberal candidates and causes???

I believe every candidate is sincere in their own way but personal interests and individual political party loyalty more than often dictates their final vote once in Augusta… 

Unlike Craig’s opponent he will not be controlled by Party Politics or leadership…

If you are truly interested in openness, open mindedness, non partisan games and finally someone who can and will listen to you because they are not controlled by D or R politics and party’s then you may well want to act on your inner voice versus following your traditional political views… in my humble opinion and experience in local government and state politics this State Election will be the most important election you will ever be involved with to date.