Charlotte Nutt

Environment / Energy The State must work to improve climate resilience technologies, support municipalities in storm recovery, and continue to work to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. Economy Maine is a unique place. We are deeply connected as community members and as small local economies. Our businesses are incredibly special and unique to our corner of the country. Our maritime tradesmen, artists, chefs, and other specialized industries make Maine who we are, and we must support them in Augusta. Healthcare We have already seen one hospital close on our peninsula, and our other rural hospitals are at risk in this state. We must make sure we keep our hospitals and clinics running and fully staffed with affordable healthcare for anyone. Healthcare Maine has been a leader on women’s healthcare and gender-affirming care. Yet, these successes are under attack again by federal policies and funding. The State must be ready to protect healthcare choices for those most vulnerable to losing them. Government Reform Statewide databases in Maine face unique challenges due to the rural nature of our communities. However, the State must provide adequate datasets so municipal officials and regional public policy organizations can make informed decisions. These datasets are the backbone of smart policy, and they must be current and comprehensive. Housing Housing is the root of everything, and the State must be diligent in appropriating funds each legislative session. There is no one solution to this crisis, so we need to attack it from many angles: build more housing, preserve housing that is at risk of deterioration, and rehab older buildings.