Party affiliation:

Republican

Social media accounts:

None listed

Occupation:
Retired government administrator/farmer

Education:
B.S. at Bates College; MEB, UMaine at Orono; doctoral courses, UMO

Community Organizations:
Selectman; town meeting moderator; Rotary; Chamber of Commerce; Stephens Memorial Hospital Board of Directors; Western Maine Community Action Board; Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals; Eastern States Exposition Board; Masons; Shriners.

Personal information (hobbies, etc.):
Farming, family gatherings, all sports —participant and fan — land management, recreation.

Family status:
Widower in 2020, after 63 years of marriage

Years in the Legislature:

16

Committee assignments (if elected):
Appropriations, Education, Government Oversight, Ethics

Q&A

Define what “success” would look like if you are elected to serve your district.
Leadership role in solving problems directly affecting my district; assisting constituents and getting answers to state government questions/concerns.

Characterize your view on public access to governmental business.
Government must be open, transparent, responsive, and accessible to voters and all constituents.