Political experience

Member 126 Legislature. Did not seek re-election due to health issues. Doctors have given ok to run for re-election.

Why are you running for office?

Serve the people in District 138.

• 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
• Background Checks: Do you support background checks for privately sold firearms in Maine?
  • No
• 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?
  • No
• Marijuana: Do you support legalization of marijuana for recreational use?
  • No
• 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?
  • Increase funding for enforcement, prevention and treatment. A strong network should be established to follow up, support and monitor recovery.