Climate change is real. We can pretend it isn't or wish it wasn't so, but the reality is in front of us every day. The introduction of invasive plant and animal species into Maine are creating challenges across all ecosystems and trophic levels! As we look to the current and future impacts of climate change, we must develop robust responses that help every organism to balance the chaos we have created.

I support the use of clean and renewable energy as they become available, whether that be wind, solar, tidal, etc.

We can't, however, expect Mainers to be burdened by unfunded government mandates.

Those at greatest risk in our state, be they at-risk children, elderly homeless, and homeless veterans, deserve our support and protection. The system is BROKEN. The DHHS has resisted a review of its policies, procedures, and operation.

I want to see substantive review and deliverables programmed into its recommendations. No person should be at risk while under the care of the state.

No one should be without or denied healthcare. The road to that outcome will not be a simple one though. I will support any program or plan that can assure that all Mainers have access to quality healthcare.

There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to housing. Developing positive public/ private partnerships that complement many government programs already in play should be prioritized to allocate housing to those who need it most.

In these times of inflation and high costs, the consumer needs to be able to make every penny count. There seems to be no interest by the government to have a consumer watchdog monitoring the cost of fuel, groceries, and other necessities at present. I would support the active reporting and enforcement of price caps where price gouging is shown to be taking place, especially when it comes to absolute necessities.

The second amendment has unfairly become a controversial topic over the years. I support the constitutional right to carry -as a lifelong shooter, former concealed carry, and small arms instructor.