Office Sought: Representative – District 91
Age: 70
Occupation: Retired physician
Education: MA in music, medical school
Family: Married with 2 adult daughters
Hometown: Waldoboro
Why are you running for office?
Because this is my home and I think we can do better. I am ready to be involved in my local community as well as my statewide community at a policy level.
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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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