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Previous Offices Held<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I ran for the State House in 2010 and lost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Top Three Priorities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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My top three priorities are lowering costs for Maine families and seniors, supporting good-paying jobs and working people, and investing in strong, safe communities. I will work to make housing, healthcare, energy, and property taxes more affordable; protect workers\u2019 rights and expand economic opportunity; and support public education, first responders, infrastructure, and the local services our communities depend on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Why are you running?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I\u2019m running because after 30 years of public service as an Auburn firefighter and union leader, I want to continue serving my community in a new way. I\u2019ve spent my career solving problems, bringing people together, and standing up for working families. I\u2019m not a career politician\u2014I\u2019m running to bring practical experience, common sense, and the values I learned in the firehouse to the State House.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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What is one way Maine is on the right track? What is one way the state is on the wrong track?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Maine is on the right track when we invest in our people and communities\u2014supporting public education, protecting workers\u2019 rights, and ensuring seniors and families can access the services they need. But we\u2019re on the wrong track when too many Mainers struggle with the rising costs of housing, healthcare, energy, and property taxes. We need practical solutions that make Maine more affordable while protecting the services our communities depend on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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As one of several dozen legislators in your chamber, how would you make a measurable difference for your constituents?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I would make a difference by being accessible, listening to constituents, and bringing their concerns directly to the State House. My experience negotiating as a union leader has taught me how to bring people together, find common ground, and work toward solutions\u2014even when there are strong disagreements. I\u2019ll use those skills to work across the aisle, track results, and focus on delivering measurable outcomes for the people I represent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Surveys show the economy is the top concern of voters. What is a specific proposal addressing Maine voters\u2019 economic anxieties that you\u2019d work to make law?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I would work to lower the everyday costs putting pressure on Maine families and seniors. That means expanding affordable housing, providing meaningful property tax relief, and addressing rising energy and healthcare costs. I\u2019d also support policies that create good-paying jobs and protect workers\u2019 rights. Maine\u2019s economy is strongest when working people can afford to live, work, and raise a family in the communities they call home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"voter_guide_candidate_first_name":"Michael","voter_guide_candidate_middle_name":"R","voter_guide_candidate_last_name":"Scott","voter_guide_candidate_suffix":"","voter_guide_candidate_race_id":11627,"voter_guide_candidate_age":55,"voter_guide_candidate_hometown":"","voter_guide_candidate_occupation":"Retired","voter_guide_candidate_bio":"Retired Auburn firefighter and Battalion Chief of 30 years, longtime union leader, and current President of the Professional Firefighters of Maine, running to bring practical experience to Augusta.","voter_guide_candidate_education":"Associate Degree in Automotive Technology from Wyoming Technical Institute","voter_guide_candidate_years_in_municipality":"","voter_guide_candidate_headshot_url":"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=11TBEPzdG7XfChYw_KOFVwmG9CIFNR3Yc","voter_guide_candidate_date_filed":"","footnotes":""},"vg_party":[1073],"vg_residence_municipality":[],"class_list":["post-11628","candidate","type-candidate","status-publish","hentry","vg_party-democratic"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/candidates\/11628","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/candidates"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/candidate"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/candidates\/11628\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11629,"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/candidates\/11628\/revisions\/11629"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11628"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"vg_party","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vg_party?post=11628"},{"taxonomy":"vg_residence_municipality","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vg_residence_municipality?post=11628"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}