The fundamental need for affordability in our daily lives. Whether it is the rising cost of groceries or the lack of affordable housing, our neighbors are being squeezed from every side. In Augusta, I will fight to protect our essential services, expand housing options, and combat food insecurity to ensure our region remains a place where people can afford to live, work, and retire with dignity.

We are at a crossroads in Central Maine. With the recent closure at Northern Light Inland Hospital, 'access to healthcare' isn't just a talking point—it's an urgent crisis for our residents. No senior should fear a long drive for emergency care, and no working parent should have to choose between a paycheck and a doctor’s visit.

We need practical, community-driven solutions to expand housing options and make it easier for people to live where they work. I support building new homes, redeveloping underused properties, and cutting unnecessary barriers that slow down good projects. By working with local communities, we can create housing that fits the character of our towns while ensuring long-term affordability for working families and future generations.

A strong local economy starts with investing in our people and small businesses. Through my work as a business advisor, I’ve helped entrepreneurs navigate challenges, grow their ideas, and create jobs right here in our community. In Augusta, I’ll support policies that empower local businesses, strengthen our downtowns, and keep more of our dollars circulating locally—so our communities don’t just get by, they thrive.