About Sue

My name is Sue Salisbury. I just concluded my second term in the Maine House representing District 128 (Westbrook). I am the House chair of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and the chair of Legislative Caucuses focused on EMS and Food Insecurity.

I'm a small business owner, operating The Daily Grind in Westbrook since 2016.

I currently serve as the Chair of the Westbrook School Committee. I've been a proud resident of Westbrook for more than 25 years and am a mother and step-mother to four amazing children.

I'm actively involved in the Westbrook community, providing food to families in need through my organization Westbrook Families Feeding Families. As of 2024, we've reached over 540 residents. I'm also a member of One Westbrook, a committee whose goal is to make Westbrook an open and welcoming community.

I am running for re-election to the House so that I can continue my work combating food insecurity both in Westbrook and across the state.

I am involved in the task force to end hunger in Maine by 2030 and I know we can achieve this.

I am pleased to have supported LD 2003 which offers more opportunities for housing solutions in Maine. When we deal with systemic issues like low wages, homelessness, mental health issues, and equality, we ensure that people's basic needs are being met. This gives people the chance to live happy and healthy lives.

On the Issues

Food Security

We need to do more to ensure that Mainers don't go hungry because they’re unable to afford basic needs. I will continue supporting legislation that funds our local food pantries, makes sure homebound seniors and young families are fed, and supports local farmers in the process.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Women’s bodies are under attack in Washington and Augusta. I will support and present legislation that ensures Maine women have access to safe and affordable healthcare, including access to abortions.

Housing

Supply is not meeting the demand. We’re seeing skyrocketing rent and unattainable prices to buy a home. Subsequently, we have worker shortages because there’s nowhere close to live to work in Westbrook. Simply enough, we need more housing and I will support legislation to make this happen.

Continued Advocacy for Fire & EMS

In Augusta, I am working to address EMS workforce shortages. When Mainers call 911 they want to know that help will arrive, because of current workforce shortages these responses can be delayed. As a Legislature, we need to look at what we can do to incentivize professional and volunteer emergency staff.

In 2023, I served on my second EMS Blue Ribbon commission, charged with looking at all aspects of emergency medical services including workforce development and funding.

Community Support

Jennifer Munro, Westbrook City Councilor, Ward 5

As a Westbrook City Councilor I have had the pleasure to work with Sue as the school-board chair and a local business owner. Sue is a passionate, hard-working, dedicated community leader. She shows up for the people of Westbrook every single day, in various roles, like being our house representative and running the food pantry. She has a passion for our students and their well-being and she has carried that with her to Augusta, working on legislation around school safety and coming up with creative ideas to keep our schools safe. As a parent of school-aged children, it is imperative to me that we have someone who cares as much about the kids safety as their own. Sue is a staunch advocate for privacy and access to healthcare. We need Sue’s dedication to equity, inclusion and reproductive rights in Augusta. Westbrook is lucky to have Sue and she is the right choice to be our House Representative for District 128.