Matt Moonen

Democrat

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Office Sought: Representative – District 38
Age: 32
Occupation: Executive Director, EqualityMaine
Education: BA, Northwestern University
Family: Husband, Jeremy
Hometown: Portland (Nashville, TN)

Political experience

State Representative, 2012-present

Why are you running for office?

I’m running again to continue my work representing the people of Portland and our progressive values, and to fight for a more fair and equitable state for all Mainers

• 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?
  • No
• Background Checks: Do you support background checks for privately sold firearms in Maine?
  • Yes
• 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?
  • Yes
• Marijuana: Do you support legalization of marijuana for recreational use?
  • Yes
• 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?
  • A combination of enforcement against traffickers and treatment for those who are struggling with addiction.