Gubernatorial Candidates 2010

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 Rosa Scarcelli. Check back Tuesday to get a glimpse of Bruce Poliquin and Steven G. Rowe.




Rosa Scarcelli
Democrat
Portland

Economy

• Create a clear vision for Maine's future
  
• Reduce the high cost of doing business in Maine to attract more employers
  
• Preserve and enhance opportunities for growth based on Maine's natural resources
  
• Prepare Maine's workforce in higher education programs
  
• Foster innovation, creativity, and efficiency
  

Education

• Make structural changes to produce improved academic outcome
  
• Reduce spending while increasing graduation rate
  
• Encourage thoughtful innovation within school systems
  
• Make school year longer
  
• Restructure higher education system to address inefficiencies
  

Energy

• Reduce costs of energy
  
• Develop future energy sources and reduce reliance on imported oil
  
• Practice conservation and efficiency
  

Civil Rights

• Work with Maine's gay and lesbian communities to ensure equal rights for them including same sex marriage
  

Health Care

• Implement health care exchanges
  
• Create 133 qualified federal health centers
  
• Reduce or eliminate patient co-pays
  
• Set up a state-run public option
  

For more information visit Rosa Scarcelli's website.