Legislative Update

Legislative Update – New Additions to Portland

Welcome Note On August 19th, Rachael and I welcomed Jacoby Loring Alfond into our family. He was born 7 pounds, 2 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Rachael and I are overjoyed to have our first child, and boy is the little guy keeping us busy! A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Ocean Avenue...

District 8 Legislative Update – March 9th, 2011

As many of you know, I am an ardent opponent of the vast majority of environmental roll backs proposed by Governor LePage in the name of job creation. Many of you have contacted me indicating you agree, and have implored me to fight against them. The Natural Resources Council of Maine has put together a...

Legislative Update – Governor’s Cuts to Portland

Under the radar, the majority party has introduced several electoral bills that all seem to fit under the theme, “importing solutions to solve non-existent problems in Maine.” I will keep you informed around troubling bills requiring photo identification cards to vote and eliminating same-day voter registration. How are these bills helping the economy? Community Event...

Legislative Update – February 23rd, 2011

This week is a bit of a breather for the legislature. The House and Senate are off this week, but some policy committees are meeting. The committees I am on – Education and Regulatory Fairness and Reform Committee – will meet this week. Community Event Last Friday, Governor LePage visited the Preble Street Resource Center...

Legislative Update – February 16th, 2011

The State Treasurer recently released this year’s unclaimed property list. Please click here to see if you have any unclaimed property. If you need any help, please let me know. Community Event Joe Gray’s Retirement On Friday morning, February 11th, I attended a reception for outgoing City Manager Joe Gray. I read a sentiment from...

Legislative Update – February 8th, 2011

This Wednesday, the Regulatory Fairness and Reform Committee will be at Southern Maine Community College from 3-6 pm. I hope you can come to the public hearing. Then on Thursday, the Governor will host a joint convention (both House and Senate come together) to unveil his 2012-2013 Biennial Budget. Much more on this next week....