Party affiliation: Democrat

Date of birth: March 19, 1953

Hometown: Norway

Occupation: Executive director, Maine PASA, a professional health care association for direct care and support workers; former executive director, Norway’s Child Health Center

Education: Bachelor’s Hofstra University; master’s in social work, Boston University

Community organizations: Norway Downtown Revitalization Board of Directors, former president; member, Norway Town Budget Committee; trustee, Norway Historical Society; Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee; SABR; vice chairman, Oxford County Democrats; member, State Democratic Committee; Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine; Maine Preservation; Consumers for Affordable Health Care Coalition Board of Directors; past affiliations, Kiwanis, Maine Safe Kids, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Child Development Services.

Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Hunting, hiking, camping, Maineiacs and Portland Sea Dogs fan, former Little League coach

Family status: One child

Years in the Legislature: None

Clean Election candidate?:

1. I hope to represent the Oxford Hills by using my expertise to bring new energy and ideas with a people first approach to the State House. Not being a career politician or bureaucrat, I have a unique perspective on local needs and issues that concern working people.

2. Good paying jobs, affordable health care and support for local infrastructure, including roads, education and protection of our outdoor and historical heritage.

3. TABOR isn’t a solution and will cause cuts in important local services like school sports and road maintenance while freezing the current dysfunctional tax system in place. I want to cut the taxes that unfairly penalize middle class families, small businesses and retirees.

4. I am opposed to discrimination and support choice. These are important issues in any election for voters to consider when evaluating their electoral options. My focus will be on jobs, health care and improving the local economy!

5. Why can’t everyone have the same high quality health care coverage that members of the State Legislature get? Maine’s Dirigo Health initiative is a step in the right direction. Efforts to increase enrollment and address the unreasonably high cost of health care need everyone’s support.