Former Biddeford City Councilor Announces Run for York County Treasurer

Bobby Mills, a military veteran and former county treasurer, is seeking to reclaim the elected position.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:34pm

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Bobby Mills, a former Biddeford city councilor and York County treasurer, has announced his candidacy for the York County treasurer position. Mills previously served as the county treasurer for six years, from 2018 to 2024, before resigning. He is now running to reclaim the elected role, stating that it's important for the county treasurer to remain an elected position.

Why it matters

The county treasurer plays a crucial role in the financial management and oversight of public funds for the county. Mills' previous experience as the York County treasurer and his commitment to the elected nature of the position make his candidacy significant for the local community.

The details

Mills, a military veteran and former FedEx employee, has also served as a Biddeford city councilor for 12 years. He now works as a direct support behavioral health professional. In his announcement, Mills emphasized his track record of caring about the people and how things work, which he says he demonstrated during his time as a city councilor and county treasurer.

  • Mills was first elected as York County treasurer in 2018.
  • He was re-elected in 2022 and resigned from the position in 2024.
  • Mills is now running to reclaim the elected York County treasurer position.

The players

Bobby Mills

A former Biddeford city councilor and York County treasurer who is now running to reclaim the elected York County treasurer position.

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What they’re saying

“Many people know me as a person that cares about the people and how things work. That's what I did as a Biddeford City Councilor and the Treasurer previously. I'll never change that.”

— Bobby Mills, Candidate for York County Treasurer

“The County Treasurer or Finance Officer is responsible for the safekeeping of public funds as well as receiving and distributing the revenue and public funds of the county. The County Treasurer or Finance Officer oversees the financial and budgetary administration ensuring regulation is followed in accounting matters as well as county purchasing.”

— Bobby Mills, Candidate for York County Treasurer

What’s next

Mills will need to win the election in order to reclaim the York County treasurer position.

The takeaway

Bobby Mills' candidacy for York County treasurer highlights the importance of elected officials with experience in financial management and a commitment to serving the local community.