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Shawn Moody
 
Maine's REAL Independent Choice for Governor

• Real business success.

• Real understanding of Maine people.

• Real Independent - since 1978.

 

About Shawn Moody

At the age of 17, Shawn Moody borrowed $6,000 and opened a one-man body shop in his hometown of Gorham, Maine.

Shawn also acquired "Gorham Auto Parts" in 1988. He transformed that "junkyard" into the largest auto recycling facility in ME, NH and VT. It was sold in 1999 to LKQ Corp., which has gone on to become the largest auto recycler in the country with a market cap of over $3 billion dollars.

Starting in 2000 Shawn focused on growing Moody's Collision Centers; within ten years Moody's has become the largest auto collision repair business in New England with five locations and more in the works. Moody's team of 75 co-workers (who share in the company's success through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan) takes care of more than 7,000 customers each year. The company's record of customer service and operating performance is in the top 1 % of 40,000 shops nationwide.

Shawn is sole member of "Real Estate Holdings." Founded in 2003, the firm has been the general contractor of construction projects in five Maine communities. Having gone through the land acquisition process, local planning board approval and DEP site location permitting, Shawn knows first hand the challenges businesses face in today's regulatory climate.

While building the business, Shawn never lost track of what is most important to him – his family. Shawn and his wife, Chris, still live in Gorham where they've raised four children.

When asked about his success, Shawn answers, "It's simple. It all comes down to taking care of people.'"
 

Shawn Moody on the Issues

Economy
Small business is the backbone of this state. A Moody administration will set the "pro-business" tone on day one. We will focus our resources to re-ignite Maine's economy and restore pride in our old adage, "As Maine goes, so goes the nation."

Education
Maine's 20-25% dropout rate is unacceptable. Think of the social and economic impact of allowing one in four of our young adults to fail. Maine's educational system needs to refocus on student and educator growth and development because in the end, that's what really matters.

Energy
Like most complex problems, there isn't one "magic" solution to our energy needs. Let's talk about conservation first, and then we'll get into generation. Promoting educational and incentive programs like those offered by Efficiency Maine will reduce our demand. Our great state has an abundance of natural resources – wind, hydro, tidal, bio, sun, and other resources such as methane gas generated from our landfills. Maine people embrace the idea of reducing our dependence on foreign oil; we now need to deliver on it.

Health Care
More than ever, we need to get our health care house in order. We will do so by increasing health care industry competition, which will provide more choice and reduce costs. We will also pay our bills in a timely fashion and provide transparency so consumers see the itemized cost of care.

"It's time for working people to take the lead. It's not about you or me. It's about us, our state; it's about Maine."
Shawn Moody

 
Shawn Moody's Vision for Maine

• An Unemployment Rate of Less Than 6% statewide

• 30% Reduction in High School Drop-Outs
  

• Merit Pay in Education
  

• 20% Increase in College Graduates Who Stay in Maine
  

• Increased Competition in Health Care Insurance
  

• Responsible Maine Budget Surplus by 2014
  

 

Why Shawn Moody?

It's time to clear our heads, reset our priorities and get back to work.

How many times have we heard "small business is the backbone of our country?" I truly believe that. Small business represents 90% of the businesses in Maine and will play a vital role in creating and retaining the jobs we most desperately need to grow.

Consumer confidence directly correlates with consumer spending. You don't hear as much about business confidence, but the same holds true. When elected, I will start restoring business confidence on day one. You can trust that I'll work hard to remove the obstacles standing in the way of Maine's growth and prosperity.

The reason I'm running for Governor of the great State of Maine is I truly believe that with my life experience and track record of success, I am the best man for the job! Please join that commitment to step up and change our course.

The time has come for us to take responsibility for our future. We need your help. Please join us.

We've tried it their way; now let's try it our way!
 

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176 Narragansett St | Gorham ME 04038
207.839.2244 | info@moodygov.com

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176 Narragansett St | Gorham ME 04038
207.839.2244 | info@moodygov.com