Michael Sutton

Michael Sutton was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. He attended Middlesex Community College and DeVry University for undergraduate study and earned a degree in 2013. He earned a graduate degree from Husson University in 2016.

Sutton's career experience includes working as a consultant for travel, weddings, and events; as an advisor, and as an owner. He has been affiliated with Equality Maine, Human Rights Campaign, Sierra Club, Poor People's Campaign, and Indivisible Maine.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Michael Sutton. My life has been primarily been raised by a single mom. She worked 1 sometimes 2 jobs just to get by. We never took assistance. Since then, I have achieved so much while living within my means.

My educational experiences have included a Masters in Hospitality and Tourism from Husson University and experiences in the hospitality and tourism industry. I own a small business, Sutton Travel Weddings and Events LLC. I'm part of the Husson Alumni Board and the Robinson Ballet Board. Last year, I completed the Bangor Region Leadership Institute where I learned about various industries and how they impact how people that live, work, worship, and visit Bangor.

I am openly gay and I have autism. I'm quite brave living in this world where we are divided today. That's why I am running for Maine House.

We need to rid of diviseness and come to common ground. Everybody regardless who they are, who they identify as, or who they love deserve to represented in Augusta.

I'm for healthcare expansion, free breakfast and lunch programs for children regardless of income, infrastructure, good paying jobs and treatment of employees, taking care of those in addiction, increasing visibility and equal opportunity for all including LGBT, women, people of color, the tribal communities, ending poverty, fighting for climate change, good educational opportunities for all, for for union rights, better small business opportunities, and finally making sure SNAP.

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?

I am a man with leadership experience.A candidates that is for equality for all.A man willing to get the job done.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Union Rights

Jobs

Small Business

Climate Change and The Environment

Healthcare

Equal Rights

Education

Infrastructure

SNAP and Other Assistance

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My mom for starters. She worked very hard with two autistic sons and worked one and sometimes two jobs with no state assistance just to provide for her two children.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity

Accountability

Transparency

Being Even Tempered

Professionalism

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Roar by Katy Perry

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Overcoming obstacles as a gay man and as an autistic man.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily. If you have a management/leadership role outside of politics and government, those skillset can transfer in quite beautifully.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes I do. I feel working together and passing legislation requires it. Without collaboration, there is no state government.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business

Labor and Housing

Transportation

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