Lynn Holland Copeland is committed to bringing citizens together for the betterment of our economy, environment, and society. She is deeply committed to the community and is a relatable and conscientious voice for Saco's citizens.
Copeland's priorities are to generate a larger business/industrial base to create economic growth to offset property taxes, engage the youth and senior citizens in our community to create bonds, build relationships and contribute to a healthy community, and to embrace and protect our natural resources. Also, to fight for equal rights for all.
Rep. Copeland worked hard toward holding the Army Corp of Engineers (“ACOE”) accountable for the well-intentioned but shoreline-damaging jetty they installed in the late 1800's by persuading fellow Saco City Council members to go forward with the ACOE’s proposed remediation Project 111. The project is currently underway and is expected to be completed in late 2027. She fought for York County to use ARPA funding to purchase a dredge for use with the shorelines and waterways in York County.
List of Accomplishments:
As Ward 4 City Councilor:
Copeland's priorities are to generate a larger business/industrial base to create economic growth to offset property taxes, engage the youth and senior citizens in our community to create bonds, build relationships and contribute to a healthy community, and to embrace and protect our natural resources. Also, to fight for equal rights for all.
Rep. Copeland worked hard toward holding the Army Corp of Engineers (“ACOE”) accountable for the well-intentioned but shoreline-damaging jetty they installed in the late 1800's by persuading fellow Saco City Council members to go forward with the ACOE’s proposed remediation Project 111. The project is currently underway and is expected to be completed in late 2027. She fought for York County to use ARPA funding to purchase a dredge for use with the shorelines and waterways in York County.
List of Accomplishments:
As Ward 4 City Councilor:
- Strongly supported the City’s purchase of a downtown building to be used as a teen/senior center
- Focus on Parks
- The Ecology School
- Support Age Friendly Saco
- Successfully fought for Camp Ellis Pier cameras
- Charter is now gender neutral
- Zoning ordinance review
- Graduate of the Citizens' Police Academy in Saco
- Support of the Dyer Library through staff raises
- Support of Saco Main Street and their events
- Conservation Commission – Trail GIS mapping, begin research on tree cutting ordinance
- Hiring committee for the successful hiring of Ryan Sommer, as Director of Saco's Parks and Recreation Department
- Parks & Rec Advisory Board – focus on parks and teens
- Seniority Program
- Significant programming growth for our youth and senior citizens
- Older community-playground updates
- Purchased land to develop into additional industrial park
- New commercial construction: Ready Seafood, Saco Biddeford Dental Associates, Hancock Lumber
- Maine DOT re redesign of Exit 36: suggested design to MTA, which was part of the final design
- Attended Maine Municipal Association’s trainings
