Previous Offices Held
Passamaquoddy tribal representative (current)
Top Three Priorities
Land tax reform, small business tax breaks, commercial and recreational conservation protections.
Why are you running?
I think a big part of what I want to focus on is bringing a new and independent way of thinking into politics. Politics has become so much about blind loyalty and an “us vs. them” mentality. I think we need to get back to using common sense. It shouldn’t matter what party an idea comes from. What should matter is whether it actually helps our local economy, communities and values. I want politics to be productive again and focus on real solutions instead of fighting.
What is one way Maine is on the right track? What is one way the state is on the wrong track?
I believe our government needs to get back on track and start putting the people first. Our elected officials should work for the communities they represent, not for whoever has the deepest pockets or the most influence in Augusta. We need common-sense leadership that listens to working families, supports small businesses, protects our local industries and puts Maine’s interests ahead of corporate agendas. Our government should work for the people not the powerful.
As one of several dozen legislators in your chamber, how would you make a measurable difference for your constituents?
I would make a difference for the people of District 6 by being an independent thinker who fights for my constituents, not party bosses or special interests. I believe we need to put the power back in the hands of the people who are actually affected by government decisions, not those who stand to benefit from them. I won’t blindly follow a party line. I’ll listen to the people of Downeast Maine, think for myself and fight for what I believe is best for our communities.
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?
I will fight for meaningful land and property tax reform that provides real relief for Maine families, landowners and communities. I will fight to ensure our local small businesses receive the tax breaks and support they deserve, while large corporations pay their fair share. I will also fight to eliminate wasteful government spending and put our tax dollars to work where they matter most: investing in Maine people, local communities, working families and our future.