Your Candidate Suzanne Andresen

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Suzanne Andresen is running to represent District 49 in the Maine House of Representatives, serving the communities of West Bath, Woolwich, Arowsic, Georgetown, and Phippsburg.  Suzanne is thoughtful, prepared, and deeply committed to representing the people of her district. She believes effective representation means listening carefully, asking the right questions, and speaking up when policies fall short of serving local communities.

She is the owner of REI INK Magazine, a designated real estate broker, a Certified Maine Assessor, and a former two-term Select Board member. Her background gives her a practical understanding of how state policy decisions translate into real-world impacts for municipalities, property owners, and local economies. Suzanne is also an 11-year Boy Scout leader, a wife and mother, and an advocate for dementia awareness and care, grounding her public service in responsibility, empathy, and long-term thinking.

Suzanne is running to be a reliable, informed advocate for District 49 in Augusta—someone who will bring constituent concerns forward clearly and persistently, even when those concerns challenge established approaches.She values Maine’s traditions of community, stewardship, and hard work, while also recognizing the need to adapt policies thoughtfully so communities can remain strong, sustainable, and economically healthy.

Within the role of a State Representative, Suzanne will focus on:  

• Engaging in healthcare policy discussions with attention to affordability and access  
• Reviewing energy legislation with a focus on cost impacts for households and small businesses  
• Examining property tax policy and state mandates to ensure fairness and local feasibility  
• Supporting policies that allow residents to remain in their homes as they age 
• Advocating for Maine’s working waterfront and coastal communities while supporting responsible economic activity  

Suzanne believes good policy balances preservation with opportunity—and that economic vitality strengthens, rather than threatens, community character.

One area Suzanne brings particular insight to is the state-required municipal revaluation process, which affects homestead exemptions and local tax equity.Through her professional and municipal experience, including West Bath’s revaluation, Suzanne observed challenges that warrant careful legislative review:

• Limited availability of qualified revaluation firms  
• Variability in local knowledge and preparedness  
• Statutory timelines that strain municipalities  
• Impacts on taxpayers when the process is difficult to execute  

As a State Representative, Suzanne would:

• Raise these concerns during committee discussions and hearings 
• Ask informed questions based on firsthand experience 
• Support measured, data-informed adjustments 
• Ensure municipal and taxpayer perspectives are part of the legislative record 

Suzanne Andresen is committed to representing District 49 with consistency, preparation, and follow-through. She understands that progress often comes through steady advocacy, collaboration, and a willingness to revisit policies that are no longer working as intended.Her goal is to help position District 49’s communities for long-term stability and economic resilience, while honoring the people, places, and livelihoods that define Maine.