Previous Offices Held
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Top Three Priorities
Housing availability and affordability, particularly for the young; business development, to incentivize more businesses to establish in Hampden and grow the tax base beyond homeowners; balancing the town budget, to align municipal priorities with taxpayer goals.
Why are you running?
To acquaint myself with my town and fellow taxpayers; to learn how I can serve my local community.
What is the biggest challenge facing your town/county? The biggest opportunity?
Maine faces a serious housing shortage, particularly true in Penobscot County around the Bangor area. This is also an opportunity: fast-track housing projects, expand the tax base by courting business investment, and make life more affordable for everyone.
If you could change one thing about how the town/county functions, what would it be and why?
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Do you support more development – i.e. more housing construction and business building in your town/county? Why or why not?
Yes, absolutely. Young people are finding it increasingly difficult to rent or buy, which will stymie growth across the board. We must build more housing, of all types, to address this structural issue; and make it easier for businesses to invest in our communities, to offset the tax burden on homeowners.