Dec 21, 2011 •
I want to thank the dozens of people who emailed me last week with their personal stories around the potential cuts to MaineCare. Your stories will make me a more effective legislator. Community Event As many of you know there are many Maine school districts working to transform their education. In Portland, Superintendent Morse has...
Dec 13, 2011 •
Good afternoon, today I am writing because I think it’s critical that District 8 voters learn about the cuts to programs provided by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These cuts, especially those to MaineCare, were proposed by the Governor to address a purported $220 million dollar shortfall in the DHHS. In this...
Nov 30, 2011 •
I hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving holiday. As I ate with my family, we all commented how thankful we all are to live in a state where we take care of our neighbors and take pride in our community. If you are able, please try to reach out to those who may need a...
Nov 16, 2011 •
With the elections behind us, I want to thank everyone who voted! Portland voters came out in force and most liked Instant Run-off Voting. I also want to congratulate all of the candidates for office and the organizers behind ballot question campaigns for their hard work. Finally, congrats to Mayor-elect Michael Brennan. I look forward...
Nov 16, 2011 •
With the elections behind us, I want to thank everyone who voted! Portland voters came out in force and most liked Instant Run-off Voting. I also want to congratulate all of the candidates for office and the organizers behind ballot question campaigns for their hard work. Finally, congrats to Mayor-elect Michael Brennan. I look forward...
Nov 2, 2011 •
This week, I’d like to give you a brief primer on the County bond, the Mayor’s race, and some of the other candidates that will be on the ballot next Tuesday. Milestones & Serenity House Update On October 14th, I received emails from the Executive Directors of both Serenity House and Milestones Foundation in Portland....
