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“We Can’t Afford Our Schools.” — Russell On The Stakes Of Property-Tax Reform

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Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Ron Russell “We Can’t Afford Our Schools.” — Russell On The Stakes Of Property-Tax Reform Former Maine State Representative and Democratic candidate for Maine House District 17 Ron Russell joined Q-Point to discuss his campaign and legislative priorities. Russell shared how his decades of business experience shaped his approach to public service and representing his district. Russell discussed property-tax relief, including his effort to expand the Proper...

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