2010 Gubernatorial Candidates

By Katelin Walling

The primary election for governor is coming up June 8. There are a lot of candidates vying for your vote for the next Governor of Maine, so we decided to compile a list of the candidates and their platforms to help readers become more informed. Today we're featuring Paul LePage. Check back Tuesday to get a glimpse of Matthew Jacobson and Shawn Moody.



Paul LePage
Republican
Waterville

Education

• Eliminate teaching to national assessments
  
• Allow teachers to create learning environments that challenge all students to excel in their own strengths
  
• Increase school year and decrease class sizes
  

Government

• Propose to eliminate statewide fees on start-up businesses, bizarre and unreasonable studies, and regulations that are incompatible with other regulations
  

Taxes

• Reduce overall tax burden for all Maine citizens
  

Welfare

• Establish a statewide residency requirement for general assistance and a benefit limit to 5 years
  
• Require general assistance recipients to do community service work
  
• Encourage recipients to seek better wages without immediately losing their benefits
  

For more information visit Paul LePage's website.