Trent Vallella
Running to represent Arrowsic, Georgetown, Phippsburg, West Bath, and Woolwich,
in District 49
About Trent
I generally prefer to stay out of the spotlight and do some gardening, go to the gun range, or take care of the chickens I finally got. But I love our community. The self-reliance, the space to grow and hunt our own food, the fantastic schools my kids are thriving in. I want to make sure we have the representation we need to keep what’s good and build up what needs support.
After working a bunch of different jobs to get by I finally landed one that could support me and my family. That was because it was a union job. Working with other folks to improve our circumstances together has shown me the power of what we can get done together. Working together like that is so important to me that I’ve been serving as an elected union official for a while now.
I’ve spent my life here, and like a lot of people in this district, I value self-reliance, community, and just getting things done without a lot of noise. In my work as an elected union official, I’ve spent years representing people, solving problems, and navigating tough conversations where there aren’t easy answers. That experience has taught me how to listen, how to find common ground, and how to make steady, practical progress on issues that make a real difference to people’s lives. I’m not interested in drama or politics for its own sake. I’m running to be a thoughtful, steady voice—someone who shows up, does the work, and focuses on leaving things better than I found them.
What Matters Most
Cost of Living & Housing
Housing costs are rising to the point where people who grew up here—or even people like me who bought a home not that long ago—would struggle to afford it today. I hear it constantly: people are working hard and still can’t get ahead. We need to take this seriously and look at practical ways to make it possible for local families to live and stay here.
Childcare, Eldercare & Family Strain
Families are stretched thin. Between childcare, eldercare, and just keeping up with daily life, people are carrying a lot. I see it in my own life and in my community. We need to find ways to ease that burden so people can work, care for their families, and not feel like they’re constantly falling behind.
Healthcare & Affordability
Access to high-quality, affordable healthcare, including health insurance, is a real concern for a lot of people. It’s not just about coverage, it’s about whether people can actually afford to use it when they need it. That’s something we need to keep working on in a serious, practical way.
Effective, Practical Government
If we can’t solve problems at the community level then government needs to work better. That means being more efficient, more responsive, and more willing to think creatively about solutions. I’m less interested in big promises and more interested in making government actually function the way it’s supposed to.
Strong Public Services
Schools, fire departments, EMS, and law enforcement are the backbone of our communities. I want to make sure they have the support they need to do their jobs well, while also making sure we’re being thoughtful and responsible about how resources are used.
Community Resilience
I’m focused on building stronger, more resilient communities—places that can respond to challenges without always having to wait on the state or federal government. Whether it’s economic pressure, climate impacts, or gaps in services, I want to explore how we can empower communities to meet more of their own needs in a realistic, responsible way.
Accountability for Large Corporations
I think the state needs to do a better job using the tools it already has to hold large corporations accountable when they take advantage of people or communities. That doesn’t mean being anti-business, it means making sure the system works fairly for everyone, not just those with the most power.