I am running again for election as your State Senator from District 1 (York, Kittery, Eliot, South Berwick and Ogunquit) for several reasons.
First: I believe that the 123rd Legislature made significant progress in advancing the array of critical issues (e.g., fiscal, educational, economic, health care, environmental) that it faced, especially when viewed in the context of the state and national economic down-turn. However, much work remains, and I want to be a part of that critical effort!
Second: I found my last two years in Augusta to be among the most rewarding, enriching and educational experiences of my life! I found that I was able to successfully apply my nearly 50 years of leadership experience to a number of difficult issues. Because of the contentious and critical nature of some of these issues, I experienced situations and responsibilities in my initial term that others might not have experienced in several terms in the Legislature. I would like to continue this extremely stimulating personal enrichment and education!
Finally, I have found that helping you, my constituents, has been a most fulfilling experience. Two years ago, I asked my opponent why he continued to run for the Legislature term after term. He replied that he did so because of the satisfaction he received in helping his constituents solve their problems. He was so correct! I cannot solve everyone’s problem; some are clearly intractable. But I have been able to achieve beneficial results for most of them, and I put my heart and soul into all of them. This experience has helped me through the long grind of the last two year’s Legislative sessions and I want to be able to continue to experience this most rewarding work!
Please strongly consider voting for me
on November 4th!
Thanks!
Peter
Peter has 100% roll call attendance.