Under Mary Mayhew’s watch as commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services, she made the tough decisions for the right outcomes to stem the “hemorrhaging red ink” that this department was experiencing. She got it back on track after decades of constant fiscal crisis that had challenged it from offering increased good care to our “most vulnerable citizens” — the elderly and truly disabled.
Because of Mary and her leadership skills, Maine has become a national leader in healthcare policy. Mary believes, as do I, that “true compassion is believing in someone’s abilities and helping them obtain them.” Her programs with a “hand up” rather than a “hand out” work to get people off welfare and help them achieve self-worth and self-esteem.
She has the same foresight for the education policies that are now creating a stagnant progress report from our schools. She understands the need for economic growth and jobs for our future generations. Help to keep the legacy going. Vote for Mary Mayhew for governor and make Maine stay great on June 12.
Diane Vernesoni
Wiscasset
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