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The Bollard Features Anna Trevorrow

posted Oct 24, 2010 4:32 PM by Team Trevorrow   [ updated Oct 24, 2010 4:47 PM ]
From The Bollard, October 18, 2010.

Voters' Guide 2010: House District 120

State House District 120
Nader vs. Kucinich

Only in Portland — and only on the peninsula — would you see a match-up of two candidates this liberal. Democrat Diane Russell is being challenged by Green Party leader Anna Trevorrow for the House seat representing Munjoy Hill and Bayside.

It’s like Ralph Nader running to unseat Dennis Kucinich.

Russell, 34, is seeking her second term. She manages the Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream shop on Exchange Street, and has served on the board of Opportunity Maine.

Trevorrow, 28, was elected to the Portland Charter Commission and recently served as chair of the Greens’ state party organization. She still serves as the party’s spokesperson and is on its steering committee. An earlier run for a seat on Portland’s school board ended in defeat.

The Republican on the ballot in this race, Thomas Elliman, was a placeholder who is not actually campaigning.

What’s the difference between these two progressive, young, female candidates? Read closely and you’ll find a thing or two.

— Chris Busby

Would you support allowing a casino to operate in Maine?

Russell: Serves on the committee (Legal and Veterans Affairs) that reviews casino proposals, so “I try to be very unbiased on that particular issue.” Voted for the Washington County racino and against the Bangor racino.

Trevorrow: Generally opposed. “It would have to be a very dynamic proposal for me to support it.”

Should Maine legalize gay marriage?

Russell: Yes.

Trevorrow: Yes.

Do you favor any further restrictions on access to abortion?

Russell: No.

Trevorrow: No.

Would you support the construction and operation of a new nuclear power plant in Maine?

Russell: No.

Trevorrow: No.

Should we keep the state’s vehicle inspection system as it is, or make inspections more or less frequent/stringent?

Russell: Is open to requiring inspections every two years, rather than annually.

Trevorrow: Maintain the current system.

Do you support allowing charter schools to operate in Maine?

Russell: No. “There’s no quantifiable evidence to support [the assertion that] charter schools are working any better than public schools.”

Trevorrow: Would support a “pilot project” for charter schools in Maine.

What was your position on the tax reform plan?

Russell: Supported. “I am still in favor of that plan … It’s easy to pull apart one or two things you may not like, but on the aggregate, the vast majority of Maine people were going to be paying less [in taxes].”

Trevorrow: Opposed and organized for repeal with other Greens. “We felt it was a very risky thing, more akin to a flat tax. We’d rather see a progressive income-tax structure.”

Portland Police Chief James Craig is advocating for tougher drug laws. Should Maine’s drug laws be tougher?

Russell: “For distributors, yes. I have a hard time going after people for possession.”

Trevorrow: That “seems like a reactionary way to deal with this.” Favors rehabilitation and alternative sentencing over more vigorous enforcement and tougher penalties.

Who are you supporting for governor?

Russell: Libby Mitchell.

Trevorrow: Libby Mitchell.

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