Party affiliation:

Independent

Social media accounts:
Doug Thomas for Maine Senate

Occupation:
Retail firewood with my Son

Education:
Some college

Community Organizations:
Selectman, Ripley; SAD 46 School Board; Somerset County Budget Committee; Somerset County Economic Development Committee

Personal information (hobbies, etc.):
Born in Albion, Maine, graduated Mount View High School, attended Unity College and studied Forestry. Business owner/employer, 40 years

Family status:
Widowed; three children

Years in the Legislature:

10

Committee assignments (if elected):
Appropriations, Taxation

Q&A

Define what “success” would look like if you are elected to serve your district.
Economic growth in Maine that exceeds the national average. Many new high paying jobs in my district that support a middle class lifestyle. Much lower property taxes.

Characterize your view on public access to governmental business.
The public’s business should be done in public. Open and honest