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Previous Offices Held<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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MSAD 54 board of directors 2010-2022; state representative 2020 to present<\/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 making state government more accountable by reducing unnecessary spending and ensuring every taxpayer dollar is used responsibly; protecting our constitutional rights, parental rights, and individual freedoms; and ensuring Maine\u2019s most vulnerable populations have access to the services, support, and opportunities they need to live with dignity, independence, and security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Why are you running?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I am running for re-election because I believe Maine needs strong, common-sense leadership that puts people and taxpayers first. I want to continue being a strong, independent voice for my constituents, listening to their concerns, standing up for their values, and making sure their voices are heard in Augusta. I will continue working to hold government accountable, protect our freedoms, and deliver results for the people of Skowhegan and rural Maine.<\/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 funding schools at 55%, which reduces reliance on local property taxes and gives small communities more stable school funding. Maine is on the wrong track with taxation. The high tax burden makes it difficult for families to thrive here and difficult for businesses to operate.<\/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 not only listen to constituent concerns, I act on them. I have worked with residents and businesses in Skowhegan and beyond to create sensible legislation. An example is LD 881. This bill created an apprenticeship program in the insurance industry. It was passed and signed into law. Constituent services is my top priority.<\/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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Mainers are being overburdened with taxation. I will oppose unnecessary state spending, and I will submit legislation to decrease taxes. Expanding the homestead exemption and repealing recent tax increases are among bills that I will submit in the next session.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5068,"template":"","meta":{"voter_guide_candidate_first_name":"Jennifer","voter_guide_candidate_middle_name":"Lynn","voter_guide_candidate_last_name":"Poirier","voter_guide_candidate_suffix":"n\/a","voter_guide_candidate_race_id":11894,"voter_guide_candidate_age":52,"voter_guide_candidate_hometown":"","voter_guide_candidate_occupation":"Community living coordinator","voter_guide_candidate_bio":"With 12 years on the MSAD 54 school board, experience serving adults with disabilities, and decades of community involvement, I bring practical leadership and a deep commitment to my constituents.","voter_guide_candidate_education":"Skowhegan Area High School; Thomas College","voter_guide_candidate_years_in_municipality":"","voter_guide_candidate_headshot_url":"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1GVKibR0QiDO_jD9iIzQfGVKQxRUQWfMv","voter_guide_candidate_date_filed":"","footnotes":""},"vg_party":[564],"vg_residence_municipality":[],"class_list":["post-11897","candidate","type-candidate","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","vg_party-republican"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/candidates\/11897","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\/11897\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11898,"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/candidates\/11897\/revisions\/11898"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11897"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"vg_party","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vg_party?post=11897"},{"taxonomy":"vg_residence_municipality","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.pressherald.com\/voter-guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vg_residence_municipality?post=11897"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}