Political experience

I have no past political experience, but I am known to be a “worker among workers” and one that finds the right solution to get the task at hand done.

Why are you running for office?

I believe that I can best serve my community by representing District 8 in Augusta as a representative in the House. The management and business leadership I will bring will bridge the partisan divide and complete legislation needed to move the State of Maine forward into the future. I pledge to all in District 8 that I will consider all opinions when addressing legislation and what is in the best interest for the Kennebunk’s.

• Income Tax: Gov. LePage would like to lower Maine’s income tax rate and eventually eliminate it, by increasing the state’s sales tax and expanding it across a broader range of goods and services. Do you support this proposal?
  • Yes

    I believe Maine should start by lowering the income tax and taxes on pensions for the elderly. Shortfall would be made up with increased sales taxes.

• Background Checks: Do you support background checks for privately sold firearms in Maine?
  • Other

    This issue will be decided by the voters on November 8th, 2016.

• Minimum Wage: In light of the ballot question facing voters this fall, do you support raising the state’s minimum wage from $7.50 to $12 an hour by 2020?
  • Other

    This issue will be decided by the voters on November 8th, 2016.

• Marijuana: Do you support legalization of marijuana for recreational use?
  • Other

    This issue will be decided by the voters on November 8th, 2016.

• Addiction/Overdoses: Do you believe the state is doing enough in response to the rise in heroin/opiate addiction and overdoses? If not, what else should be done?
  • No, more funding is needed. If question one passes then I would like to see a tax for addiction treatment on the sale of marijuana.