Party affiliation:

Independent

Social media accounts:
FB. Taylor for District 87; Mary-Beth@roadrunner.com; taylorformaine.com

Occupation:
Higher education instructor for over 20 years

Education:
BA Social Sciences, MEd, PhD

Community Organizations:
Currently I am in my sixth year serving on the Poland Selectboard. I am the liaison for the board to RSU 16. I also volunteer for St Mary’s Regional Medical Center.

Personal information (hobbies, etc.):
I enjoy swimming in Mane’s great waters, as well as travel and a good mystery book.

Family status:
Married to Douglas Smith, MD,  and we have two grown children.

Years in the Legislature:

None

Committee assignments (if elected):
Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Education and Cultural Affairs, State and Local Government

Q&A

Define what “success” would look like if you are elected to serve your district.
Success would include being accessible and accountable to voters. Keeping town taxes low and listening to all sides of each issue and making sure any legislation helps Mainers. Success would also mean protecting our natural resources and making sure schools get their funding.

Characterize your view on public access to governmental business.
Being honest, fair and making clear decisions and I would bring this attitude to Augusta. It’s the issues not political parties. That is one of the reasons I am independent.