Mary Black Andrews (Republican) is running for Maine Senate District 1.
Tell us something about yourself?
A Maine native and a resident of York. Married to Allan Andrews and together we have 5 children and 8 grandchildren. I am a ER Nurse and spent all my nursing career in York , including 14 years as the supervisor of the E.R. I was the first crew chief of the York Ambulance and I am at present the president of York Ambulance Association. I spent many years training E. M. T.s I have also trained many people in C. P R. as well as advance cardiac life support to medical personnel. I am a member of Rotary and the Elks. I sit on several committees and boards in York. I work at the Table of Plenty and always help with baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I am a member of a quilting group that makes quilts for all types of needs in our community and the state. I operated my own jelly business for several years. I am in a folk group at my church and play every weekend. I served 7 years on the Board of Selectmen , with 4 years as chair.
Why are you running for this position?
I served 3 terms in the Maine House on the Education Committee representing the people of York. I then was elected to the Maine Senate representing District 1 . I made the decision not to run the last term due to the death of my son and medical problems of my husband. Those issues have been resolved and I am eager to serve District 1 again.
What do you see as the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Senate District 1?
It is hard to say what the challenges and opportunities facing District 1 due to the economic issues facing the country as a whole and the energy problems. I believe that I need to go to Augusta prepared to deal with many problems. School consolidation and taxes are two of the biggest issues for District 1.
If you are elected, what priorities will you have for your term in office?
My priorities for District 1 is to be a voice for District 1 and to make sure that their voices and concerns are heard on every vote.
What strengths, skills, and qualifications would you bring to the office?
My strength is my commitment to the people of District 1 and my history of that commitment of the 8 years in state government.
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