Party affiliation:

Republican

Social media accounts:
facebook.com/AmyArataMaine

Occupation:
Business owner

Education:
B.S. Biology, M.S. Genetics

Community Organizations:
The Root Cellar, East Auburn Baptist Church, Maine Association of Realtors. Past member of the Maine Board of Education, MSAD 15 School Board, New Gloucester Budget Committee and Planning board, coach of various youth sports.

Personal information (hobbies, etc.):
Running, hiking, walking my dog, reading, volunteering, camping, working with children

Family status:
Married 25 years, three adult sons, one daughter-in-law

Years in the Legislature: 4

Committee assignments (if elected):
Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, Bipartisan Government Oversight Committee, Joint Standing Committee on Taxation

Q&A

Define what “success” would look like if you are elected to serve your district.
I define success as Mainers flourishing. We must pass common sense laws so Mainers will have safe communities, clean air and water, lower taxes for a thriving economy, well-maintained roads, and schools that allow children to achieve their goals.

Characterize your view on public access to governmental business.
I have a long record of championing the public’s right to be informed about government. From sponsoring a bill for school board accountability to my current advocacy for DHHS to allow the bipartisan Government Oversight Committee to examine files of children who died, I have proven my commitment to transparency.