Currently holds the office of Maine State Senate - District 15 until December 4, 2024.
Candidate for Maine State Senate - District 15 in 2022 Maine General Election.
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Get StartedMaine is was seeing record low unemployment before the pandemic. However, many Mainers now find themselves unemployed and will need to learn new skills to set back into the labor market. Many businesses, particularly in the trade and service industries, are struggling to find properly trained workers. Learn more
I also believe that we need to do more to support technical education in Maine. Learn more
As part of our approach to education, I also believe that we need to embrace all skillsets, helping students who have a talent for the trades obtain an education that lets them earn a good living putting their skills to use. That’s why I’ve been a strong supporter of Career and Technical Education. Learn more
I am a huge supporter of early childhood education. Laying the groundwork early, while the brain is still developing, is vital to the long term success of each child in our state. Learn more
As a product of Maine schools, I believe in our university and community college systems. As your Senator, I will work to make sure we invest appropriately in our post secondary institutions so that tuitions are affordable and that they are able to offer skills that matter to Maine. Learn more
I believe that every child in Maine should have access to high quality public education. For too many years now, the quality of education that many children receive has often been dictated by the zip code they grow up in. It is not always the case, but it is true that more affluent communities in Maine can often afford to pay teachers more money. Learn more
Too many families have to dig too deep into their wallets to pay their bills, and our economy is held back when businesses have to contend with high energy costs. I will work for policies that help lower energy costs for all Mainers, while preserving our environment. Learn more
As your State Senator, I will continue to stand up for protecting Maine’s natural resources so that future generations will have the same opportunities to enjoy the outdoors that we, and generations past, have had. One of the ways in which I believe we can help protect our environment is through the use of renewable resources for energy. Learn more
As your State Senator, I will continue to work for solutions that bring down the cost of health care, and help bring Mainers peace of mind. Mainers work hard to earn a paycheck, and no one should have to choose between paying for health care and paying for other necessities. Learn more
In the Senate, I will continue to work to increase access to affordable housing for Mainers. After all, if people do not have a good, safe place to call home, very little else that government does really matters. Learn more
There is a large need for affordable housing in Maine, including here in Kennebec County. In Augusta alone, it is estimated that we are still short about 250-300 units of housing to meet the needs of our community. Learn more
I am concerned that seniors are having to make tough choices between paying their taxes and paying for other necessities, and that young families may be putting off buying a home because they are fearful of the tax burden. Maine needs to take a hard look at property taxes and how we can ease the burden on citizens. Learn more
I will continue to work hard to lower the overall tax burden on Mainers. We have made progress in recent years, but I believe we can still put more money back in the pockets of the people who work so hard to earn it. Learn more
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