What is one new policy that the state should embrace to make housing easier to build and afford?
Lower property taxes, lower prices and fewer regulations.
Transmission lines, solar incentives and offshore wind development have been controversial over the past several years. What steps should Maine take to meet growing demand for electricity?
Maine has great hydro resources, bring back hydro power.
Should the state make changes to its tax laws? If so, outline your priorities.
The present tax burdens are hurting our oldest citizens and driving them out of their homes. Maine is one of the highest taxed states, and this is forcing small companies to either close their doors or move out of state. Lowering property taxes state wide would be a start. Stop taxing Social Security. Reduce payroll taxes.
We are closing in on the one-year anniversary of the Lewiston mass shooting. Are further legislative responses required around guns, mental health, supporting victims and families or other policy areas?
Stop attacking responsible gun owners, START enforcing the laws that are already in place. More laws will not stop an unqualified person from doing harm to others.
Describe a unique attribute or area of focus that you will bring to the Legislature.
Finding and utilizing common ground and common sense from both sides of the aisle for the many issues Mainers are facing. Such as the economy, affecting the cost of food and gas to health and home heating fuels. Working together we can find solutions.
