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Property Tax Relief
Maine families — especially seniors and working households in Wells — are being priced out of their own homes by skyrocketing property taxes. Caleb will fight to expand homestead exemptions and pursue structural reforms that keep housing affordable for those who built this community.
York County's coastal communities have seen dramatic property value increases that translate directly into tax burdens on longtime residents. Many seniors on fixed incomes and young families are struggling to remain in homes they've owned for decades. Caleb supports expanding the Maine Homestead Exemption, strengthening the Property Tax Fairness Credit, and pushing for greater transparency in municipal spending so that taxpayers know exactly where their money is going. He will oppose unfunded state mandates that force towns like Wells to raise local taxes to cover Augusta's obligations.
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Small Business & Economic Freedom
Maine's regulatory environment is crushing small businesses that are the backbone of the Wells economy — from hospitality and tourism to trades and retail. Caleb will work to reduce red tape, lower the burden on entrepreneurs, and create conditions where local businesses can thrive.
Wells and the surrounding York County area depend heavily on small businesses, seasonal employers, and entrepreneurs who risk their own capital to create jobs. Caleb believes Augusta too often treats these businesses as revenue sources rather than community pillars. He will advocate for reducing unnecessary licensing requirements, reforming workers' compensation costs, and opposing tax increases that disproportionately harm Maine's small business community. He will also work to improve permitting processes so that businesses can get up and running without months of bureaucratic delay.
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Protecting Maine's Coastal Way of Life
The culture, character, and economy of Wells and coastal York County are worth protecting. Caleb will stand against policies that undermine fishing rights, recreational access, and the independent spirit that defines this part of Maine.
Maine's coastal communities have a unique identity that is under constant pressure from regulatory overreach, overdevelopment driven by out-of-state interests, and state policies crafted without input from the people who live here. Caleb will be a strong advocate for protecting access to Maine's working waterfront, defending the rights of recreational and commercial fishermen, and ensuring that land use and environmental regulations reflect the real-world needs of the community — not just the priorities of Portland or Augusta insiders. He believes conservation and economic vitality can and must coexist.
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Public Safety & Accountability
Caleb believes that safe communities are the foundation of everything else — good schools, thriving businesses, and strong families. He will back Maine's law enforcement professionals and oppose policies that tie the hands of the men and women who keep our neighborhoods safe.
As Maine grapples with a growing drug crisis, rising theft, and concerns about public disorder, Caleb will be a consistent voice for law and order at the State House. He supports fully funding local law enforcement, opposing bail and sentencing reforms that put repeat offenders back on the street, and ensuring that Maine's criminal justice system prioritizes the safety of victims and communities. He will also advocate for increased resources to combat fentanyl and opioid trafficking, which has devastated families across York County and all of Maine.
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Fiscal Responsibility in Augusta
Maine state government has grown dramatically in recent years, with spending and borrowing that will burden future generations. Caleb will be a watchdog for taxpayers, demanding accountability, transparency, and a return to budgeting that lives within its means.
Mainers are paying more in state taxes while seeing services that don't match the price tag. Caleb will oppose reckless spending bills, demand line-by-line accountability in the state budget, and push for sunset provisions on government programs that fail to deliver results. He believes every dollar Augusta spends is a dollar taken from a Maine family or business, and that government should do fewer things better — not more things poorly. He will be a consistent no vote on tax increases and will highlight wasteful spending for his constituents.
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Education & Parental Rights
Parents in Wells and across District 145 deserve a real voice in their children's education. Caleb supports strong local schools, parental transparency, and educational options that give every Maine family the ability to choose the best path for their kids.
Caleb believes the best education decisions are made closest to home — by parents, teachers, and local school boards, not by state bureaucrats or national ideological agendas. He supports full transparency requirements so parents can see curricula and materials, opposes mandates that conflict with community values, and backs school choice policies that empower families — especially those in lower-income brackets — to find the educational environment where their children can thrive. He will also champion workforce and vocational education pathways that prepare Maine students for real careers in trades, technology, and business.