Gardiner Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Patricia
Hart
Patricia Hart, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Gardiner in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Economist and owner of Hart Consulting, a government program evaluation consultancy. Hart lists eight years as mayor and seven as District 2 councilor.
Patricia Hart is the only candidate on the ballot for Mayor. City of Gardiner · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Patricia Hart
10 sourced01Growth2 sourced positions
Said Gardiner needs more housing and businesses to grow the tax base, calling it her top priority.
Yes, Gardiner needs more housing and businesses to grow the tax base. This is my top priority.”
Own statementPress Herald Maine Voter Guide 2026Link
Voted yes on hiring Haley Ward for comprehensive plan planning services (6-0 of members present, May 2026).
Council voteGardiner City Council minutes, May 27 and June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Regional services1 sourced position
Said she would like more formal regionalization of services such as ambulance, fire and library.
I would like to see more formal regionalization of services such as ambulance, fire, and library to spread the costs more equitably among the people who benefit from the services.”
Own statementPress Herald Maine Voter Guide 2026Link
03Infrastructure2 sourced positions
Named replacing outdated buildings, roads, sidewalks and sewer lines with limited ability to pay as the biggest challenge.
The biggest challenge is the need to replace outdated infrastructure including buildings, roads, sidewalks, sewer lines with limited ability to pay for it.”
Own statementPress Herald Maine Voter Guide 2026Link
Voted yes on a contract with Haley Ward to develop a capital improvement plan (6-0 of members present, May 2026).
Council voteGardiner City Council minutes, May 27 and June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting the FY27 city budget (passed 6-2, June 2026).
Council voteGardiner City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the first read of the FY27 budget (passed 5-2, June 2026).
Council voteGardiner City Council minutes, May 27 and June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05City manager1 sourced position
Voted yes on the city manager contract (unanimous, May 2026).
Council voteGardiner City Council minutes, May 6, 2026 · May 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Sewer rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on a 5% sewer rate increase (unanimous, June 2026).
Council voteGardiner City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor in 2024 (won).
Own statementCity of Gardiner · Nov 5, 2024Link
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Patricia Hart: their words and their votes on the same issue
Infrastructure
In their words
Named replacing outdated buildings, roads, sidewalks and sewer lines with limited ability to pay as the biggest challenge.
On the record
Voted yes on a contract with Haley Ward to develop a capital improvement plan (6-0 of members present, May 2026).
Jun 3, 2026 ·Gardiner City Council minutes, May 27 and June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026
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