What is one new policy that the state should embrace to make housing easier to build and afford?
Reducing regulations and mandates imposed at state level would help make housing easier and more affordable. This will allow the towns more flexibility for affordable choices.
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?
The Transmission line out of Quebec will bring clean energy into the state with the possibility to increase available hydro power in the same corridor.
Should the state make changes to its tax laws? If so, outline your priorities.
Maine Income Tax Rate should be reduced to retain population and to encourage business opportunities.
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?
The report from the Lewiston Mass Shooting determined that had the “yellow flag law” been followed it likely would have prevented this disaster. Follow through with victims and families is definitely essential.
Describe a unique attribute or area of focus that you will bring to the Legislature.
One of the issues I will bring to the Legislature is to encourage a review of regulations for the purpose of eliminating those that cause undo burdens and expense to Maine’s people and businesses.
