Issues Important to Scarborough
Are you concerned with continued growth in Scarborough?
Scarborough is near 22,000 people and still growing. We must utilize smart planning. Our Police and Fire Departments are finding their jobs increasingly demanding; we must make sure they have all of the tools to do the job. We must ensure that traffic patterns are not disrupted by increased demand. Our schools are some of the best in the state; we need to tackle the issues facing our education system to prevent our classrooms from being overcrowded.
How can we protect our environment and help the economy?
Maine must lead the way in Green Technology — like wind, solar, and other renewable energy. Investment in this emerging industry will enable Maine to protect our pristine environment while simultaneously, saving money, creating jobs, and spurring our economy. For example, the wind turbine owned by Paradigm Window Solutions — visible driving on the Turnpike through Portland — will yield an annual savings of approximately $850 a year in electricity costs and will prevent nearly seven metric tons of greenhouse gases from being released.
Should Maine do more in technology?
Maine has come a long way keeping pace with the advances in technology. We must continue this good work. The internet, e-mail, and online services are ways that technology helps our businesses provide jobs in ways we would not have imagined years ago. More modern tools will enable Maine to compete in the global economy and help move us forward.
What Sean Flaherty Pledges To Do In Augusta
- Bring new energy to tackle the issues
- Be a voice for Scarborough by understanding the issues and staying in touch with voters
- Conduct regular town meetings on issues facing voters
- Be “color blind” to work with other lawmakers regardless of political party
- Reduce waste & costs by utilizing technology like the Internet and E-mail, taking steps to make government “paperless” by setting an example
- Understanding how bills impact certain people, and work closely with those who will be affected - especially folks in Scarborough
- Utilize E-mail to keep voters informed while saving the costs of mail and postage
- Join mailing lists of community organizations - for example, church groups, business groups, and senior clubs - and regularly attend meetings around town
Endorsements
- Maine Education Association
- Maine State Employees Association - SEIU
- Maine AFL-CIO
- National Education Association
- Maine Friends of Animals
- Equality Maine
- Maine Peoples Alliance Project Vote!