For over two decades, the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) has published a version of the Municipal Issues Paper in gubernatorial election years. The purpose of the Paper is generally three-fold: (1) to provide candidates for the Office of the Governor and the Maine Legislature with background information on MMA’s policy positions and advocacy efforts; (2) to identify legislative issues of municipal interest and importance; and (3) to facilitate pre-election conversations between local officials and candidates for state office.