Maine
 Paul R. LePage
Governor
Paul LePage was inaugurated as the Governor of Maine on January 5,
2011.
In his inaugural address, Governor LePage pledged to make government
accountable and to put people before politics.
His Vision for Maine focuses on smaller, smarter government as a key to
new jobs and financial security for Maine families. That entails
removing governmental barriers to the establishment of small businesses;
controlled state spending that leads to reduced taxes; eliminating state
policies that increase the local tax burden; student-focused educational
reform; welfare reform that encourages the movement to job opportunities;
more competition in the health insurance and health care markets; consumer
choices to manage energy costs; and transportation policies that prioritize
and account for spending and encourage a stronger local voice in local
transportation decisions.
Prior to his election, Governor LePage was a successful businessman and
served as mayor of Waterville since 2003. He was general manager of
Marden’s Surplus and Salvage, one of the state’s best-known retail
establishments. He also founded the private management consultancy
firm, LePage and Kasevich which focused on growing private businesses in
unique markets. As mayor, his management resulted in the town being
able to lower taxes; significantly increase the ‘rainy day?savings fund,
eliminate waste and increase efficiency - all while keeping services intact.
Governor LePage was born in 1948, the oldest son of 18 children.
Faced with considerable personal and financial challenges from an early age,
he has supported himself through a variety of jobs. He worked his way
through college, and in 1971 earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration from Husson University in Bangor where he was also editor of
the college newspaper. He later earned his MBA from the University of
Maine.
Governor LePage and his wife Ann have three children, Paul, Lauren and
Devon.
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