Local Chapter

Biddeford Pool

York County, Maine • Anti-Federalist Party

The founders intended for power to reside here — in the municipalities of Biddeford Pool, not in distant capitals. This is where the work happens.

Our Mission in Biddeford Pool

We believe that the most effective governance happens closest to the people. The Biddeford Pool chapter works to ensure every resident has direct access to their municipal government, meaningful agency over their future, and the ability to hold all power — public, corporate, and algorithmic — accountable.

Strategic Priorities

Local Action Plan

Civic Auditing Boards

Organize independent oversight of local municipal spending and decision-making to ensure transparency.

Anti-Federalist Candidates

Recruit and support candidates for mayor and city council who uphold our principles.

Data Sovereignty Ordinances

Push for city-level protections ensuring residents own their digital data and algorithmic transparency is enforced.

Community Broadband

Establish public broadband infrastructure as a utility, ensuring universal internet access regardless of income.

From the Anti-Federalist Archive

Letters from the Federal Farmer No. 13

Federal Farmer (Richard Henry Lee) • 1787-12-09

LETTER XIII.January 14, 1788.Dear sir,In this letter I shall further examine two clauses in the proposed constitution respecting appointments to office. — By art. 2. sect. 2. the president shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the supreme court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments, &c. By art. 1, sect. 6. No senator or representative shall, during the term for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time. Thus the president must nominate, and the senate concur in the appointment of all federal officers, civil…

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Get Involved in Biddeford Pool

We are actively recruiting leaders and candidates in Biddeford Pool. Every role matters.

Chapter Leader

Organize monthly meetings, coordinate with county leadership, and recruit local members.

Policy Drafter

Research and draft city-level policy proposals aligned with Anti-Federalist principles.

Community Organizer

Build coalitions with local organizations, plan public events, and drive voter registration.

Run for Office

We support Anti-Federalist candidates at every municipal level.

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