Office Sought: Representative – District 81
Age: 63
Occupation: Retired teacher of 11 years and Computer industry 28 years
Education: MBA
Family: Married
Hometown: Winthrop
Political experience
My political experience is based on a term as a member of the Winthrop Board of Education. This is an organization that has worked as a team with Administration to create one of the finest school systems in not only this State but is recognized Nationally.
Why are you running for office?
I am running for political office because I believe the State as well as the Nation is heading in the wrong direction. In Maine, we need to focus on business creation and expansion to support the future generations of Maine and keep these generations as residents. I have a vested interest with several grandchildren and friends who have the same concerns We also need to focus on reduction of taxes for the working families and businesses in Maine.
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Income Tax: Gov. LePage would like to lower Maine’s income tax rate and eventually eliminate it, by increasing the state’s sales tax and expanding it across a broader range of goods and services. Do you support this proposal?
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Background Checks: Do you support background checks for privately sold firearms in Maine?
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Minimum Wage: In light of the ballot question facing voters this fall, do you support raising the state’s minimum wage from $7.50 to $12 an hour by 2020?
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Marijuana: Do you support legalization of marijuana for recreational use?
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Addiction/Overdoses: Do you believe the state is doing enough in response to the rise in heroin/opiate addiction and overdoses? If not, what else should be done?
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