Principled: supporting, speaking out on, and acting to legislate in ways consistent with Maine values, including but not limited to equality and justice for all; diversity and the welcoming of all comers to Maine and to the country; civil rights for all and freedom of speech; the core institutions and processes of our democracy; the protection of Maine’s environment on which our state economy depends; affordable health care for all, fair wages, and affordable education; the reduction of inequality between the wealthy and the rest of the people of Maine.

Transparent: announcing in advance what they stand for, what they will support, and how they intend to vote; publicizing their schedule and calendars so Maine voters know who they meet with and consult; providing data on the campaign contributions they have received.

Accessible: holding regular meetings and town halls with constituents, and not just donors and interest groups; providing enough staff, phone answering, and internet capacity to respond quickly, and personally, to constituents trying to reach them both for services and to express constituent views; staffing state offices adequately with qualified staff who can respond to constituent concerns, regardless of party; inviting the public to their events.

Leaders: rising up, speaking up, and showing up as challenges to Maine values and our democracy occur; not waiting to see which way the wind blows before taking a principled stand, consistent with Maine values; putting the people of Maine and the country before party.