Ellsworth City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Casey
Hanson
Casey Hanson is running for Ellsworth City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Tiffany Dilda-Gaspar
- 02Robert Grant Sr.
- 03Casey HansonYou’re reading
- 04Nancy SmithIncumbent
Background
- About
- Casey Hanson is a family physician at the Trenton Health Center and chairs Ellsworth's Arbor Commission. She served as a City Councilor from 2021 to 2024.
On the record: Casey Hanson
9 sourced01Short-term rentals2 sourced positions
Said the city needs to track and regulate short-term rentals.
I think there’s no question that we need to track and regulate short-term rentals.”
Forum answerThe Ellsworth American · Oct 14, 2026Link
Said regulating short-term rentals would make Ellsworth less attractive to out-of-state investment buyers.
Regulating short-term rentals will make Ellsworth less attractive to out-of-state investment buyers, who drive up housing costs.”
Own statementThe Ellsworth American · Oct 6, 2026Link
02RV park moratorium1 sourced position
as reported by The Ellsworth American; not a direct quote
Said the RV park moratorium was a good opportunity to recognize residents' opposition.
Forum answerThe Ellsworth American · Oct 14, 2026Link
03Property taxes1 sourced position
as reported by The Ellsworth American; not a direct quote
Said Ellsworth's mill rate is comparable to other service centers in Maine.
Forum answerThe Ellsworth American · Oct 14, 2026Link
04State and county cost sharing1 sourced position
Said the city must push the State and County to share costs because it serves more people than its own residents.
We must push the State and County to engage in cost-sharing efforts, since we serve a community much larger than just Ellsworth residents.”
Own statementThe Ellsworth American · Oct 6, 2026Link
05City staff1 sourced position
Said the most important thing a councilor can do is create a culture where stable city staff can work effectively toward shared goals.
Own statementThe Ellsworth American · Oct 6, 2026Link
06Trees and green spaces1 sourced position
as summarized in the Arbor Commission minutes; not a direct quote
As Arbor Commission chair, said the city should involve the commission more in decisions and action on trees and green spaces (March 2025).
Own statementCity of Ellsworth · Mar 3, 2025Link
07Recall effort1 sourced position
Called the recall effort a huge waste of taxpayer money.
a huge waste of taxpayer money”
Forum answerThe Ellsworth American · Oct 14, 2026Link
08Questionnaire1 sourced position
Did not respond to the Maine Trust for Local News 2026 voter guide questionnaire.
Own statementMaine Voter Guide 2026 (Maine Trust for Local News): Casey HansonLink
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