Brewer City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Kathleen
Kramer
Kathleen Kramer is running for Brewer City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kevin J.M. O'Connell.
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The race · City Council
- 01Kathleen KramerYou’re reading
- 02Kevin J.M. O'Connell
Background
- About
- Kathleen Kramer is a retired teacher who taught for 48 years. She volunteers with Literacy Volunteers of Bangor and is a Maine Army National Guard veteran.
On the record: Kathleen Kramer
3 sourced01Housing and development1 sourced position
Said she supports more housing development and attracting businesses, citing a shortage of affordable housing, rentals and senior housing.
Absolutely, support more development in housing and in attracting businesses to our town.”
Own statementMaine Voter Guide 2026 (Maine Trust for Local News): Kathleen KramerLink
02Challenges facing Brewer1 sourced position
Named jail overcrowding, housing and homelessness, and mental health and substance abuse as big challenges for Brewer and Penobscot County.
We have several big challenges facing Brewer and Penobscot county. One is the overcrowding at the jail. Another is housing and homelessness. A third is mental health and substance abuse.”
Own statementMaine Voter Guide 2026 (Maine Trust for Local News): Kathleen KramerLink
03Property taxes1 sourced position
Said encouraging new businesses could perhaps relieve some of residents' tax burden.
Own statementMaine Voter Guide 2026 (Maine Trust for Local News): Kathleen KramerLink
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