Party affiliation:

Democrat

Social media accounts:
None listed

Occupation:
Retired

Education:
Lewiston High School and Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute. Associate Degree in Fire Science from Southern Maine Technical College, graduate of the Androscoggin Leadership Development Institute.

Community Organizations:
Member on the Board of Directors for the Franco Center; Holy Family Knights of Columbus Council 10019; Holy Family Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly 2516; Franco American War Veterans Post 31; American Red Cross Volunteer Community Leader

Personal information (hobbies, etc.):
I enjoy hunting, fishing, boating, working around the house and cottage landscaping.

Family status:
Married 56 years, three grown children, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way in November.

Years in the Legislature:

Eight

Committee assignments (if elected):
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Q&A

Define what “success” would look like if you are elected to serve your district.
Being elected to serve in the Legislature would be my first taste of success. However, the most important definition of success, for me, would be having the ability to speak for and represent the City of Lewiston and the constituents in my district and throughout the city.

Characterize your view on public access to governmental business.
I believe the public has adequate access to governmental business through their elected officials. The public also can appear and is given the opportunity to be heard before final action and adoption of a bill.