Jim Marshall

Jim Marshall earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell in 1990. Marshall's career experience includes working as a software developer.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My main goal is to fully fund public education and lower our property taxes. The current administration has "downshifted" costs onto the town, which has resulted in property taxes going up. This includes not properly funding our schools.

This policy of downshifting has to end.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Fully Fund Public EducationLower Property TaxesRaise wages, while supporting small businesses.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, Tax policy, Judiciary and Law Enforcement

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Listening and helping constituents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Achieving my campaign goals.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

They should work together to get bills the governor will sign.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Property Taxes and keeping people from moving out of state

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

In our form of government, compromise is important. That being said there are limits to what is compromised.

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

Iran Hostage Crisis