Monday, March 9 2026

``Digging Up Skeletons in the Graveyards of Government``

Ken Capron is – a Disruptor – a Contrarian – a Fiscal Conservative – Libertarian

Preliminary Campaign Platform

  1. Legislative Reform
    Overhaul legislative procedures to support informed, transparent decision-making.
    • Replace Mason’s Manual with a more modern, transparent process.
    • Require full sourcing of all data and information used in crafting laws (“data notes”).
    • Reinstate the use of fiscal notes on all bills.
  2. Government Oversight – DOGE/OIG
    Establish a Department of Government Oversight and Ethics (DOGE) or Office of Inspector General (OIG).
    • Consolidate investigative roles from multiple agencies into one independent oversight authority.
    • Grant unrestricted authority to investigate government operations.
  3. State Budget and Accounting Reform
    • Evaluate the impact of Accrual vs. Modified Accrual Accounting on budgeting.
    • Identify and cut waste, fraud, and underperforming programs.
    • Implement real-time oversight and debt transparency.
  4. Agency Efficiency & Accountability
    • Require internal audits or external reviews of all departments.
    • Enforce standardized policies and operational practices.
    • Demand measurable results and efficiency benchmarks.
  5. Freedom of Access Act (FOAA)
    • Target 100% government transparency.
    • Align Maine’s FOAA with the federal FOIA standard.
  6. Human Rights Commission Reform
    • Restructure the Maine Human Rights Commission to ensure fairness and due process.
    • Require sworn evidence applied equally to both sides.
    • Implement formal legal standards, including rules of evidence.
  7. Education Overhaul
    • Return control of education to parents and qualified educators.
    • Implement national learning standards and digital badges to track mastery.
    • End political and ideological influence in classrooms.
  8. R&D and Economic Development
    • Eliminate MTI and consolidate economic development efforts.
    • Focus on commercializing research, especially in manufacturing.
    • Streamline state investments toward practical results.
  9. Labor and Employment Reform
    • Shift certain labor services to the private sector.
    • Promote Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) as union alternatives.
    • Redesign compensation with base pay (no COLA), performance bonuses, and innovation rewards.
    • Base job value on performance, not gender or tenure.
  10. Nonprofits & Tax Equity
    • Address the 10–20% of Maine’s tax base currently exempt.
    • Implement PILOT (Payments in Lieu of Taxes) programs for large nonprofits.
    • Ensure fair contributions from all sectors.
  11. Government Ethics Reform
    • Establish a truly independent Government Ethics Commission.
    • Separate it from election enforcement; focus on integrity in all branches.
    • Apply consistent ethical standards across agencies and offices.
  12. Civic Education & Engagement
    • Educate citizens on legislative processes and government impact.
    • Require clear, accessible public explanations of laws and policies.
  13. Energy Policy
    • Invest in nuclear and LNG energy options.
    • Modernize transmission and distribution infrastructure.
    • Prioritize consumer cost reduction over producer profits.
    • End Net Energy Billing; allow shared use of utility rights-of-way.
  14. Transportation Strategy
    • Phase out electric vehicle mandates and subsidies.
    • Explore advanced transit options like maglev technology.
    • Eliminate underperforming subsidized transport programs.
  15. Healthcare System Reform
    • Deregulate and decentralize healthcare decision-making.
    • Reform MaineCare for better access and cost-efficiency.
    • Renegotiate long-term care contracts.
    • Provide protections against healthcare-related lawsuits.
  16. Justice System & Legal Access
    • Address corruption and bias in the legal system.
    • Reform AG oversight and eliminate secret agreements.
    • Create basic legal training for Pro Se litigants.
    • Expand low-cost legal advocacy through interns and residents.
    • Strengthen both civil and criminal Gideon rights.
  17. Human Rights Enforcement
    • Enforce constitutional rights regardless of income level.
    • Clarify that the Attorney General serves the people, not the government.
  18. Environmental Stewardship
    • Address failures of the Department of Environmental Protection.
    • Prioritize consumer protection over manufacturer interests.
    • Regulate solar panel waste and environmental damage across industries.
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