Moving Maine Forward – Putting People First
My basic goals as your legislator have not changed since the day you first elected me. They are:
1. Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Investing in businesses, innovation and Maine’s future workforce
- Retain and attract young talent with statewide, high-speed internet
- Build on the unique skills, resources and heritage of our region
- Support education to prepare Maine’s future citizens, workers, and leaders
2. Affordable Health Care
Increasing access to quality health care for every Mainer
- Pay for primary, preventive care and healthy behaviors
- Protect Mainers from greed and profit-taking in our health system
- Move toward universal coverage & collective buying power
3. Responsible Fiscal Management
Recovering from the recession without mortgaging the future
- Fix the leaky roof: Cut costs only where long-term savings will result; not where it will cost more later on!
- Continue to balance the budget and keep debt service below 5% of overall spending
- Invest in education and local food and energy to keep our dollars and workers here in Maine
4. Strong Families and Communities
Protecting consumers, workers and families
- Guarantee public health and basic consumer protections
- Ensure full and equal rights and treatment under law
- Educate and empower our most vulnerable citizens
5. A Healthy Natural Heritage
Preserving quality of life and access to healthy woods and clean waters
- Mitigate and adapt to the looming crisis of climate disruption
- Reward corporate and residential stewardship of shared resources
- Protect our rights to clean air, land and water