Budget Committee

Somerset County

Budget Committee

Established by the Somerset County Charter, the Budget Committee is made up of elected or appointed positions from each District of the County. This committee reviews the proposed budget annually and holds the final say on edits and changes.

Get Involved:
While the Committee works diligently to provide you with detailed insights into our budgetary decisions and priorities, residents are encouraged to engage. Your input is valuable in shaping the financial future of Somerset County.

By using the contact information below, please to reach out with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Together, we’re building a prosperous future for our community.

2026 Somerset County Budget Committee Members

District 1

Stephanie Thibodeau
Fairfield Town Councilor
367 Center Road
Fairfield , ME 04937
rsthib@roadrunner.com
207‐453-2981

3 Year Term expires 2027

James Lyman
Norridgewock Appeals Board
562 Ward Hill Rd.
Norridgewock ME 04957
jim@townofnorridgewock.com
207‐634‐3371

3 Year Term expires 2025

District 2

Ken Lust
Starks Planning Board
325 Sawyers Mill Road
Starks, ME 04911
kenlust@gmail.com
207‐696-3899

2 Year Term expires 2025

Rebecca Anderson Bright
Smithfield Selectman
206 Village Road
Smithfield, ME 04978            Rebecca.ann.anderson@gmail.com
207-288-1232   

1 Year Term expires 2026

District 3

Michael Watson
Cambridge Selectman
PO Box 45
89 North Road
Cambridge, ME 04923
clerk@cambridgemaine.com
207-277-4561

3 Year Term expires 2027

Brett Salisbury
Detroit Selectman
P O Box 37
Detroit, ME 04929
brettnjo@midmaine.com
207‐299-5561

3 Year Term expires 2026

District 4

Kevin Nelson
Skowhegan Selectman
291 Canaan Road
Skowhegan, ME 04976
62kevinnelson@gmail.com
207-649-3774

3 Year Term Expires 2028

Julian Payne
Cornville Planning Board
624 West Ridge Road
Cornville, ME 04976
japmrp@gmailcom
207-872-2885

3 Year Term Expires 2027

District 5

Jeffry Clarke
Canaan Selectman
112 Hinkley Road
Canaan, ME 04924
jpclarkeplumbing@gmail.com
207-399-7210

3 Year Term Expires 2027

Elaine Aloes
Solon Selectman
P.O. Box 174
Solon, ME 04979
chelaloe@yahoo.com
207‐643‐2319

3 Year Term Expires 2026