Philip Finemore

Infrastructure / Transportation Continuing to invest in our town's future by building a strong community to attract families to our town is worthwhile. Our rec department, the sports complex, and our libraries are great resources to the young families in our town, and new families looking to lay down their roots. This will serve all current residents as well! Economy Attracting more businesses to our town that actually serve the needs of the people will help ease our tax burden and strengthen our community. I want to hold town hall meetings to learn what businesses our residents need. Also, networking events and entrepreneurial workshops will support our current establishments and encourage and support others to start businesses here. Taxes / Budget This account has "use it or lose it" funds from Poland Spring's property taxes. We have an incredible opportunity to work alongside the committee exploring how to best use these funds to bolster the future of Hollis. To me, no opportunities should be written off. We need to explore all options with an open mind to make the best decision for our future. Government Reform We overwhelmingly voted to expand the Select Board and hire a town manager. We now have a committee in place to explore our options of making elected positions such as Treasurer, Town Clerk, and Tax Collector appointed positions. I am in favor of this alongside a town charter to better define roles, ensure qualified individuals are hired for these rolls, and ensure accountability within our Town Hall. Taxes / Budget We have to work closely with the Bar Mills Dam Decommissioning Committee to ensure Brookfield doesn't take advantage of us by leaving us with more work to do that could cost us millions in tax dollars. Protecting our environment and the best interests of the town is paramount.