Maine Audubon endorses Steve Young’s nomination, citing field and technical experience

Francesca Gundrum, director of advocacy for Maine Audubon, read testimony into the record supporting Steve Young’s appointment to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission. She said the organization’s conservation staff had worked with Young over many years and attested to his practical, collaborative approach to balancing development and conservation.

"Mr. Young would bring extensive wildlife, fisheries and environmental field and habitat management experience to the LUPC board," Gundrum said in committee. The group encouraged the committee to recommend confirmation and highlighted Young's familiarity with northern Maine and the unorganized territories that comprise much of the commission’s jurisdiction.