REGION — Tammy Schmersal Burgess of Mexico today announced that she is running as a clean election candidate for the Maine House of Representatives District 77. District 77 comprises the towns of Canton, Dixfield, Hartford, Mexico & Peru. Tammy owns and operates TaDah, a hair salon on Main Street. Tammy is a second-generation barber. Her dad’s shop, now her shop, has been proudly located on Main Street in Mexico for more than 70 years.

Tammy’s lifelong dedication to public service is extensive, and she has silently worked to serve her community members both professionally and personally. She served on the Mexico Recreation Center board for five years. She also has served on the board of Victory Christian Church; as a volunteer for public theater; as a member of the Rumford Order of Eagles; as a school helper; and as a member of the Oxford County Chamber of Commerce. As the daughter of a veteran, Tammy is also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Tammy stated that if she is blessed with the votes of her friends, family, and District 77 neighbors, she will always fight for our District, our State, and our Country. “I believe that our Country has been jerked apart by people and forces trying to destroy our Constitution, our culture, and our traditional family values. We must work together to restore a sense of unity in our people; a sense of pride in our America; and our earned place as the leader in world democracy.”

Tammy will celebrate her silver wedding anniversary with Calvin Burgess in December. Together, they are the proud parents of five children and five grandchildren. They have provided a loving home and a stable nurturing environment. “Calvin and I have tried to instill an interest in lifelong learning in our children and grandchildren. We believe that schools and parents share in the responsibility of teaching, but we also believe that schools and teachers should stay within the bounds of traditional educational standards.” Parents, and parents alone, have the right and responsibility to provide moral instruction to children, Tammy continued. “Schools have no business teaching or discussing race, gender, sexual orientation, or such with our kids. If a child has a question outside the traditional educational curriculum, the teacher should call the parent and discuss it,” Tammy stated.

Tammy also wants her potential constituents to know that she recognizes the wisdom of our forefathers and our Constitution, and that she concurs with our Bill of Rights. “Here in Maine, I grew up with folks who enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, and all the activities our wonderful State offered. We were free to enjoy these things, and I want us to remain free.”  Tammy understands that crime is exploding in our Country. “Some are trying to blame inanimate objects like guns and knives and such for crime. They want to confiscate and control the objects. I believe that is wrong. Every crime is committed by a human being who may or may not use a gun or a knife. The person is the misguided criminal. Not the gun. We must educate people to respect the rights, lives, and property of others. We must fully support our law enforcement in their fight to control criminals. We must demand that criminals be prosecuted, and if found guilty, provided with the certainty of punishment they deserve. No more easy bail and release back on the streets.

Lastly, Tammy wants the people of District 77 to know that she will follow the lead of her dedicated predecessor, Representative Dick Pickett.” Dick set the standard for hard work and constituent service. He was always available to his constituents and he always voted his conscience in Augusta. When it was town meeting time, or a special town event came up, Dick was there. I will work very hard to bring my neighbors and towns that same level of caring and dedication,” Tammy concluded.

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