Jonathan LaBonté was born and raised in Auburn, Maine, the son of a longtime local Franco-American family. After graduating from the University of Maine with a degree in chemical engineering, Jonathan began his career in Boston, and returned to Maine to start graduate studies in public administration. He worked for the Maine Turnpike Authority before becoming the executive director of the Androscoggin Land Trust. As executive director of the ALT, Jonathan has worked to boost the river as a recreational destination and promote land conservation along its banks. In November 2011, Jonathan was elected mayor of Auburn, the youngest in the city’s history. He lives in Auburn.
Interview conducted on March 6, 2012 in Auburn, Maine.
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