Office Sought: Senator – District 5
Age: 57
Occupation: Attorney
Education: University of Southern Maine; University of Maine School of Law
Hometown: Veazie
Family: Married with 4 children
Why are you running for office?
I live in the Penobscot River Valley where all of the paper mills have now closed. When the last mill closed in Old Town, I decided it was time to offer a new voice to the voters in the region, a voice who would concentrate on economic development. We need to create a governmental environment for business that promotes business, not one that deters business. Tax and spend policies drive business away. We must reduce the tax burden on individuals and businesses to encourage economic growth in Maine. Likewise, we must also reduce the regulatory impact on economic development as well as energy costs.
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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?
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Background Checks: Do you support background checks for privately sold firearms in Maine?
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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?
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Marijuana: Do you support legalization of marijuana for recreational use?
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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?
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