In 2016, when the topic of increasing the future governors’ salary in the state of Maine was discussed, I looked up the information online about governor’s compensation. When I checked that same source again recently, the information had not changed. I found that the pay of a retiring governor is connected to the pay of […]
Susan Lea
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Support for education
People in Maine and the Maine Legislature value education, as would businesses that are considering a move to Maine. Mainers need to support a comprehensive educational system that enables all of our students to be prepared for life after they complete their formal education. In 2003, the state, through a referendum, established a goal of […]
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Increasing governor’s salary
Gov. Paul LePage is recommending increasing the salary for future Maine governors to $150,000. That change would not impact LePage’s salary, but it would definitely impact his retirement compensation. Retirement compensation for Maine governors is three-eighths or 37.5 percent of the current governor’s salary when the former governor leaves office or reaches age 60. Gov. […]
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S. Lea: Is no income tax a good idea?
I learned recently there are seven states with no income tax and two states with no income tax, but which do tax interest and dividends. The seven states and their major sources of tax revenue are: Alaska, receives oil and natural gas revenues and allows local sales taxes; Florida, relies on a 6 percent sales […]
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S. Lea: Understands the people of Maine
I find the demonizing of the term “career politician” by Eric Brakey and his mother to be offensive. People who have spent years in public service, as John Cleveland has, have experience which is invaluable when serving in the Legislature. Understanding the legislative process is important to be a successful member of the Legislature. Cleveland’s […]