Social media accounts: FB Mike Soboleski forMaine, FB Mike Soboleski
Community Organizations: American Legion Committeeman for the Franklin County Republican Committee, Founder – Maine Issues & Action PAC
Personal information (hobbies, etc.): I’m an Outdoorsman. Hunting, snowmobiling, ATV, camping. I’m an avid golfer, enjoy football and working on community events
Family status: single
Years in the Legislature: Two
Committee assignments (if elected): Environment and Natural Resources, Labor and Housing
Q&A
1) Define what “success” would look like if you are elected to serve your district.
My Legislative District is a near even combination of Republicans, Dems, and Independents who work side by side in Small Business, Recreational Tourism, and Forestry. Success is – all of my constituents and all the residents of our great state being able to live a comfortable and prosperous life. I fight, on a day to day basis, to get the Government (both Maine and Federal) out of our lives and to make them follow the law.
2) Name one issue the Legislature handled last session. Explain why you agree or disagree with the final outcome..
The Electric Vehicle (EV) mandate. I took the lead on this invasive issue and spent 6 months working to kill it, including working with the DEP, Maine Auto Dealers Assn, Board of Environment Protection, and my colleagues on the ENR committee, and I brought forward a bipartisan bill to change the language in law and ensure the same tactics are not used again. It passed unopposed in committee and on the floor. If you want an EV, buy one, but nobody should be forced to.
OPPONENT: Tiffany Bond, I-Rangeley
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