Jackson is a former selectman.
OXFORD – Caldwell “Caldie” Jackson, former Oxford selectman and current chairman of the Oxford Economic Development Committee, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state Senate District 13.
The newly reapportioned district includes 14 towns in western Maine: Norway, Paris, Oxford, Otisfield, Harrison, Bridgton, Naples, Fryeburg, Denmark, Brownfield, Porter, Hiram, Baldwin and Sebago.
“For a great many years, I have been actively involved in civic affairs and community service and look forward to directing that same energy and experience into being an effective voice in the Maine State Senate,” Jackson said.
Jackson and his family own and operate two small businesses, Breezy Hill Reproduction Country Furniture and Ni-He-Vi Deer and Elk Farm in Oxford.
He was a selectman in Oxford from 1994-2003, serving as chairman for four years. He has been active in the Oxford County Agricultural Fair Society and local sportsmen and snowmobile clubs.
Jackson said he is aware of the challenges facing Maine employers and their employees and said it is critical that Maine be aggressive in attracting new and better jobs.
“We also need to be sure we put policies in place that allow existing businesses to grow and prosper,” he said.
Jackson said he plans to fight for meaningful tax relief and is committed to adequate education funding, affordable and accessible health care, better roads and infrastructure and policies that will help alleviate the trend of young people leaving the state for better opportunities.
“We need a vital economy that allows our youth to live and raise their families here rather than out of state,” Jackson said.
Jackson and his wife, Diane, live in Oxford. Their family includes daughters Victoria, Heather and Nicole.
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