Pam Hart
So You Can Do More Than Just Get By
Running to represent north Auburn & Minot, in District 90
About Pam
I’ve spent my life showing up for others—first as a daughter helping my mother through hardship, then as a healthcare professional caring for patients at the bedside, and as a mom raising my family here in Auburn. For more than 30 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, I’ve worked on the frontlines of healthcare, helping people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. That experience has shaped how I see problems and how I approach solutions: listen first, focus on what matters, and do the work.
When I saw challenges in our local schools affecting children including my own, I stepped up and served six years on the Auburn School Committee. We made real progress by focusing on results, improving transparency and fiscal responsibility, and making sure all voices were heard. That experience reinforced what I’ve always believed—when you stay grounded in the needs of your community and work collaboratively, you can make meaningful change.
I’m running because too many people are struggling to keep up. I see it in rising costs, in the difficulty of finding housing, and in barriers to accessing healthcare. I’m a problem solver by nature, and I’m ready to bring that mindset to Augusta. I’ll show up, listen, and focus on practical solutions so our community can move forward and thrive.
What Matters Most
Fixing Broken Systems
Too many of the systems meant to support people—whether it’s housing, healthcare, or education—aren’t working the way they should. I see people falling through the cracks and being left behind. I’m focused on identifying what’s broken and working collaboratively to fix it so people feel supported, empowered, and able to move forward.
Listening and Representation
I’ve learned that good leadership starts with listening. When I served on the school committee, I made it a priority to hear directly from the people I represented and to make decisions based on their input. I will bring that same approach to Augusta—making sure every voice is heard and every neighbor has someone advocating for them.
Affordable, Accessible Healthcare
I’ve spent my career on the frontlines of healthcare, and I’ve seen how hard it is for people—especially in rural parts of Maine—to get the care they need. Distance, lack of providers, and cost all stand in the way. Everyone deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare, no matter where they live or whether they can drive.
Affordability and Cost of Living
I see how hard it is for people to keep up right now. Young families with good jobs can’t afford to buy homes, or find quality, affordable daycare. Seniors are being pushed out of the homes they’ve lived in for years because they can’t keep up with taxes. Too many people are just trying to get by. We need to address affordability head-on so people can build stable lives here.
Affordable Housing
Housing is at the center of so many challenges in our community. I see it in my own family and among my neighbors—people working hard but still unable to find or keep a home they can afford. At the same time, more people are becoming unhoused. That tells me the systems we have in place aren’t working, and we need real solutions.
Education and Opportunity
Education changed the trajectory of my life, and I know how important it is to get it right. I’ve worked to improve our schools by focusing on what works—data-driven decisions, transparency, and listening to families and educators. We need to make sure every student has access to a high-quality education and real opportunities, including pathways into trades and careers.
Past Service
Auburn School Committee, 6 years
During my time on the School Committee we improved student outcomes, increased transparency and fiscal responsibility, and made sure all voices were heard. That experience showed me that when you focus on real problems and work collaboratively, you can make meaningful change.
School Volunteer
chaired Thanksgiving Food drive, Holiday Giving Tree, Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Delivered food to shut in neighbors during covid shutdown