Josanne Dolloff
Maine House 115
Social media accounts:
www.facebook.com/Josanne4Rep
Occupation:
Accounting field.
Education:
Rumford High School, business courses.
Community Organizations:
School Administrative District 43 board of directors; Rumford Finance Committee; member, American Legion Auxiliary.
Personal information (hobbies, etc.):
Gardening, basketweaving, quilting, cross-stitching, reading, spending time with grandchildren.
Family status:
Married.
Years in the Legislature: None.
Committee assignments (if elected):
Education Committee, or the Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee.
Q&A
1) What legislation do you support, if any, to address the state’s opiate crisis?
All of the voters I speak with seem to agree that one of the biggest priorities has to include teaching children to avoid drugs in the first place. We also should focus on treatment and enforcement.
2) What legislation do you support, if any, to address failures in the state’s child abuse prevention system?
I visited the Legislature on the day they passed the child protective bills, and would like to see DHHS continue to improve training, communication and coordination in the future.
3) Should schools continue to push forward with proficiency-based diplomas? Why or why not?
As a former school board member, I think we have too many mandates. These diplomas can stay in place for districts which find them to have been successful. This should be a local decision.
4) Are you in favor of some type of universal health care for Maine residents? Why, or why not?
The supporters have not distributed very much information about how to raise the funds to pay for this level of health coverage for so many people. We should know the full plan before saying yes.
5) Do you support Question 1 (the 3.8% tax to fund the home care program)? Why, or why not?
I agree with all four candidates for governor and will be voting “no” on Question 1. There are much better ways to expand home care programs in Maine that will not burden the Maine taxpayer.
6) Are you frustrated by the political sniping, exaggeration and even lies between the parties and their supporters that have threatened progress usually reached through respect and reasoned compromise? If so, what will you personally do to make the situation better?
I ran for state representative because I’m a believer in working together to solve problems. That means listening, learning and focusing on a common goal. We need more of that these days.
7) Tell voters something about yourself that they don’t already know, and might surprise them.
I’m running on a platform of protecting and growing services for senior citizens, improving veterans’ benefits and prioritizing vocational training and career readiness for students.
Speed Round
Should voters be required to show ID at the polls?
Yes.
Josanne Dolloff
John E. Madigan, Jr.
Maine House 115
Social media accounts:
Occupation:
Retired town manager.
Education:
BS degree, University of Maine.
Community Organizations:
American Legion, member.
Personal information (hobbies, etc.):
Gardening, woodworking.
Family status:
Married, seven children, 20 grandchildren.
Years in the Legislature: Two.
Committee assignments (if elected):
State and Local Government Committee.
Q&A
1) What legislation do you support, if any, to address the state’s opiate crisis?
I have supported legislation that makes Narcan more accessible at drug stores to 18 year olds. I also voted to provide additional funding for treatment facilities.
2) What legislation do you support, if any, to address failures in the state’s child abuse prevention system?
I vote to support LD 1923, An Act to Improve the Child Welfare System. The bill provides additional funding for 16 caseworkers and eight assistants to enhance the services available to children.
3) Should schools continue to push forward with proficiency-based diplomas? Why or why not?
Proficiency-based education works for some school districts but not for others. I support leaving it optional, to be decided by each local school district.
4) Are you in favor of some type of universal health care for Maine residents? Why, or why not?
I support legislation adopted by the voters to provide for an additional 70,000 residents of Maine to be eligible for MaineCare.
5) Do you support Question 1 (the 3.8% tax to fund the home care program)? Why, or why not?
The home care program needs additional funding, but taxing only one part of society is not appropriate.
6) Are you frustrated by the political sniping, exaggeration and even lies between the parties and their supporters that have threatened progress usually reached through respect and reasoned compromise? If so, what will you personally do to make the situation better?
The partisan politics in Augusta was a real eye opener for me. I choose to be civil to all legislators.
7) Tell voters something about yourself that they don’t already know, and might surprise them.
I served in the U.S. Army as a salvage diver. Most people think only the Navy would have divers.
Speed Round
Should voters be required to show ID at the polls?
No.
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