Ellsworth City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Robert Grant
Sr.
Robert Grant Sr. 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.You’re reading
- 03Casey Hanson
- 04Nancy SmithIncumbent
Background
- About
- Robert Grant Sr. owns and operates a small earthwork construction business and is semi-retired. He worked in retail for 24 years before starting his business and has never held public office.
On the record: Robert Grant Sr.
9 sourced01Courthouse road2 sourced positions
Said he decided to run because he opposed taxpayers paying the costs of moving the county courthouse from the site the state had chosen.
I was opposed to having the taxpayers being responsible for the costs of changing the original location the state of Maine had chosen.”
Own statementThe Ellsworth American · Oct 6, 2026Link
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Opposed city taxpayers paying for the Hancock County Courthouse access road at a council hearing on the bond package (September 2026).
Own statementCity of Ellsworth · Sep 8, 2026Link
02Property taxes1 sourced position
Said Ellsworth's level of taxation is not sustainable for most residents.
The taxation level is not sustainable for most people who live here.”
Own statementThe Ellsworth American · Oct 6, 2026Link
03City spending1 sourced position
Said responsible spending is one of the biggest challenges facing Ellsworth.
We’ve got to watch every dollar, every single dollar”
Forum answerThe Ellsworth American · Oct 14, 2026Link
04RV park moratorium1 sourced position
as reported by The Ellsworth American; not a direct quote
Said he would have voted against the RV park moratorium because the developer did everything he was supposed to do.
Forum answerThe Ellsworth American · Oct 14, 2026Link
05Short-term rentals1 sourced position
as reported by The Ellsworth American; not a direct quote
Said it would help the city to know where short-term rentals are and what they look like, and supported regulations.
Forum answerThe Ellsworth American · Oct 14, 2026Link
06Bayside Road1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Supported fixing Bayside Road and asked how two engineering firms rated on the same criteria differed in qualifications (September 2026).
Own statementCity of Ellsworth · Sep 21, 2026Link
07Recall effort1 sourced position
as reported by The Ellsworth American; not a direct quote
Said he did not sign the recall petition.
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): Robert Grant Sr.Link
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