Party affiliation:

Democrat

Social media accounts:
facebook.com/brucewhiteme

Occupation:
Retired

Education:
High  school, some college

Community Organizations:
Waterville Planning Board; New Dimensions Federal Credit Union; Waterville Elks Lodge 905; Knights of Columbus Council 13486; Inland Hospital Patient and Family Advisory Committee; Mid-Maine Technical Center Program Advisory Committee

Personal information (hobbies, etc.):
I enjoy spending time with my family as well as biking, jogging and snowshoeing.

Family status:
Married to my wife Doreen for 45 years; we have two children and two grandchildren.

Years in the Legislature:

Four

Committee assignments (if elected):
Transportation

Q&A

1) Define what “success” would look like if you are elected to serve your district.
Success is working across party lines to pass legislation that meets Mainers’ needs.

I will continue to support local businesses and residents by being accessible and responding quickly with appropriate state and local resources.

Success is being respectful in my interactions with constituents and other government leaders as I have strived to do in my first two terms.

I would continue to support funding local schools, property tax relief, child care availability, affordable housing and health care, and increased mental health and substance abuse treatment.

2) Characterize your view on public access to governmental business.
Government business and officials of the government should be transparent and the process of getting information should be clearly defined. Public involvement is of utmost importance.