Currently holds the office of Maine District Attorney - Prosecutorial District 2 until January 1, 2027.
Candidate for Maine District Attorney - Prosecutorial District 2 in 2026 Maine Primary Election.
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I am working with the Lakes Region and other Cumberland County communities to adopt the PRCC model. I am also expanding the PRCC program so law enforcement can use it for early intervention before a criminal charge is filed. At the same time, I believe that serious drug trafficking — especially when it involves firearms or organized crime — requires serious consequences, including prison time. Learn more
Our unsheltered population includes a significant percentage of people struggling with major mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Maine’s mental health system currently leaves most people with serious brain disorders without treatment and at risk to themselves and others, too often landing in the criminal legal system. Learn more
Under my leadership, there is equal access to diversion programs regardless of income. Our restorative justice program, our new partnership with the Portland Recovery Community Center (PRCC), and deferred dispositions are offered on a sliding scale. Learn more
Restorative Justice (RJ) holds a defendant accountable for their actions through an encounter with a victim or someone representing community values. For appropriate cases, RJ results in lower rates of recidivism than traditional prosecution. Learn more
Because Maine does not currently support long-term solutions, I am leading a statewide task force to identify persistent problems in our civil mental health system and propose solutions. I continue to advocate to the Legislature for long-needed changes. Learn more
I spoke forcefully against expanding encampments in Portland, knowing that access to care and housing navigators at a shelter facility instead would make an enormous difference for individuals and the community. Learn more
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