1. 2006 Candidate Profile Questionnaire

1. Name R. Ryan Harmon

2. Identifying Number (from your letter)

3. Address 2241 North Palermo Rd

4. City & Zip Palermo 04354

5. County Waldo

6. Length of Residence 2.75 yrs

7. Office Sought House

8. District # 45

9. Political Party R

10. Home Phone 993-6034

11. Work Phone 873-0788

12. E-mail ryn4hly@aol.com

13. Occupation & Employer Hannaford Bros.

14. Military Service Empty

15. High School attended Bonny Eagle High School

16. College/University attended Rivier College

17. Previous/Current private sector experience Asst. Department Manager Hannaford Bros. Computer Teacher Ifant Jesus School (catholic) *** Nashua, NH Mutual Fund Accountant Fidelity Investments *** Merrimack NH

18. Previous/Current elected or appointed governmental positions. Internship NH REpublican State Committee

	2. Issue Questions

19. What do you think is the ONE (1) most important issue facing the state of Maine? The most important issue facing the state of Maine is the economy. We need to build an optimistic business climate that creates and protects jobs in Maine. In covering the economy that means we also have to lower taxes by reducing the income tax for all families, require a 2/3 majority vote to raise taxes and increase spending within both houses in the legislature.

20. The most recent Federal Census shows that 22 % of Maine’s youth between the ages of 20-34 have left the state since 1990 to seek opportunity elsewhere. The national average out-migration for this age group is only 5%. If elected, what do you think state government can do to help keep our youth and prime workforce here in Maine? As mentioned above create a favorable business climate that creates and protects QUALITY jobs fo Maine's youth. THat means creating patrnerships with businesses, apprpriate fair regulations, reduce red tape such as the taxes levied on business, and help them reduce the costs of energy,and health insurance.

21. The constitution of Maine requires a balanced budget. If the state faces a budget shortfall, what do you think the Legislature should do? Obtain 100% of shortfall by cutting programs/services

22. If the state of Maine has a budget surplus, what would be your top two priorities? (select two) Paying off the state debt Cutting future taxes

23. For every $100 of sales, about how much profit do you think the average Maine business makes? $5-10

24. Do you think the current level of state and local taxes and fees paid by Maine citizens is: Income Taxes - Much too high Property Taxes - Much too high Sales Taxes - Much too high Excise Taxes - Much too high Various Fees - Much too high

25. Maine’s top corporate income tax is 8.93%, one of the highest in the country. A report released by the research firm Ernst & Young in January 2004 ranks Maine as having the highest State and Local business taxes per dollar of capital income (tax burden) in the country at 24.4%. Do you favor reducing the corporate tax burden on Maine employers? Strongly favor

26. Most businesses in Maine pay taxes on business income through their individual income tax returns (especially small businesses)and Maine has one of the highest marginal tax rates on personal income. Do you favor reducing the tax burden for these Maine employers in order to fuel job growth? Strongly favor

27. Would you support increasing unemployment compensation program (UI) benefits if those changes resulted in an UI tax increase? I need to understand Maine's UI program and taxes better.

28. In 1993 the legislature reformed Maine’s workers’ compensation system. Since that time those reforms have resulted in significant reductions in workers’ compensation loss cost rate for Maine employers. Yet Maine is still ranked as having the 14th highest workers’ compensation premiums in the country. Do you believe Maine must reduce workers’ compensation costs further so that Maine moves closer to the national median for these costs? Strongly agree

29. Do you favor legislation that would require companies to give part-time and temporary employees the same benefits as full-time employees? No

30. In 2006 legislation was introduced to establish a minimum wage concept referred to as "Liveable Wages." State government would determine annually what wage levels are "liveable wages." Do you support state government mandating a "livable wage"? Strongly oppose

31. Do you support privatizing public services wherever a cost-benefit analysis indicates savings for Maine taxpayers while maintaining or improving service delivery? Strongly favor

32. Do you favor legislation that imposes new mandates and penalties on companies that receive state economic development assistance or contract with the state for delivery of services? Strongly favor

33. How do you feel Maine has done in creating laws and regulations to protect the environment? Are they: Much too strict