Previous Offices Held
MSAD 72 School Board 2023-2026, Chair 2024-2026
Top Three Priorities
Ensuring that our education system is properly funded and supported in an equitable way so that our schools are strong and robust. We need to reduce medical costs, housing costs, and overall cost of living so families can afford to stay and grow in Maine, and we need to support families by creating new opportunities for good employment and strengthening our communities.
Why are you running?
I am running because I want to help move our communities past the division and start to create real solutions facing our state. I want to be a strong voice to represent the communities of western Maine who often get forgotten, and I want to help protect our natural resources for future generations.
What is one way Maine is on the right track? What is one way the state is on the wrong track?
Maine is on the right track in that there are still many Mainers who think independently, regardless of party affiliation. We are on the right path when we take action to protect our natural resources and create opportunities to use and enjoy our many resources in a sustainable way. I think Maine is on the wrong track when we fail to appreciate and take action to enable Mainers to afford the basics like a safe home and healthcare.
As one of several dozen legislators in your chamber, how would you make a measurable difference for your constituents?
I’ll work hard to be present and listen to the real needs of the people of District 18. I will always be thoughtful and thorough when making decisions and facing the challenges of the people in our district.
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?
Maine does not have enough affordable housing, which puts tremendous stress on the Maine economy. We will not see the economic growth that can allow Mainers to capitalize on our hard working ethic until we can create laws and initiatives that make housing more affordable and attainable for people who are ready and capable to contribute to the state and their local community.