Previous Offices Held
Currently serving second consecutive two-year term on Sanford School Committee.
Top Three Priorities
Affordability, accountability and transparency. Maine is among the highest-taxed states in our nation, and the taxes continue to expand and increase. Looking at what is causing these increases and how we can make reductions to provide relief to our citizens while being responsible to our population is crucial for a sustainable future.
Why are you running?
I believe the government works best when it listens to the people it serves, and that we are only strong when we work together.
What is one way Maine is on the right track? What is one way the state is on the wrong track?
Maine has a lot to be proud of, and our national wildlife reserves and conservations is one thing that we should continue to protect. Maine's high cost of living is something we need to recognize and work on.
As one of several dozen legislators in your chamber, how would you make a measurable difference for your constituents?
Research, collaboration and understanding. I have worked as a leader in different capacities throughout my adult life. It's not always about right or wrong and how I would do things. It's about working together to come up with the best solution and understanding the long-term impact of the decisions we are making collectively.
Surveys show the economy is the top concern of voters. What is a specific proposal addressing Maine voters’ economic anxieties that you’d work to make law?
We need to bring more businesses back to Maine. I’m working on a bill that would provide tax credits on private investments in high-potential business sectors can create some relief for new businesses in prime locations. I also think streamlining commercial licensing to eliminate long wait times and some confusing processes for business startup would be something to consider.