Laurie York

Environment / Energy We're already seeing the effects of climate change. Katahdin needs someone who can bring initiatives like solar and wind power to the region, and work to mitigate the wicked problems resulting from pollution. Economy Tourism through Baxter and Katahdin woods and waters is our lifeblood. With your help, I want to expand our tourism industry, while supporting us locals of the Katahdin region and making sure that while helping it to grow, we don't lose who we are in the process. Infrastructure / Transportation We need better and faster internet! I'll work to get us there and bring us to the forefront of technological innovation. Healthcare You shouldn't have to go broke every time you get sick. I want to expand Mainecare and medicare for those who need help, and stop DHHS from taking your assets when you or your loved ones die. Social Services Our heating bills are too high. I plan to work to subsidize our heat through policy, and make it easier for us to live through our brutal winters. Housing I believe that the income guidelines for housing assistance are outdated. I want to fix that so we can get everyone who truly needs housing assistance the help they deserve.