A GUIDE

TO SUPPORT

MAINE’S ADULT DRUG COURTS

2011

This Guide is designed to assist any citizen of Maine in advocating and educating our Legislators about the Adult Drug Treatment Courts and their funding.

PROBLEM: The Governor's budget proposes to cut 4.4 million from OSA's Fund for Healthy Maine budget allocation. This jeopardizes the federal match in block grant funding leading to a total 6 million dollar OSA budget loss. The Fund for Health Maine funds a number of programs, specifically ALL Adult Drug Treatment Courts in Maine. If these funds are re-allocated, ALL Adult Drug Treatment Courts in Maine will be eliminated.

L.R. 2067 An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013

SOLUTION: Maine’s legislators must be educated on the impact of closing Maine’s Adult Drug Treatment Courts and support the initial intent of the Fund for A Healthy Maine.

As a citizen of Maine, you can do a number of things to support the cause.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: 1) Contact your local legislators, by mail, phone and email. A sample letter and contact information are contained

in this kit.

2) Get your friends, family and other community members to contact legislators as well.

3) Testify at upcoming legislative hearings. A schedule and testimony material are enclosed.

4) Participate in field work to get the message out. Raise awareness in your community by conducting events, petitions for signatures, provide announcements at meetings, etc.

Contacting Legislators:

Call your Legislators.

Here is a possible script that you can use when calling an your legislature. Phone numbers can be found through the links below:

o “Hello Senator or Representative, my name is ____ and I’m a resident of ____. I’m calling because the Governor's budget proposes to cut 4.4 million from OSA's Fund for Healthy Maine budget allocation. This jeopardizes the federal match in block grant funding leading to a total 6 million dollar OSA budget loss. The Fund for A Healthy Maine funds a number of programs, specifically ALL Adult Drug Treatment Courts in Maine. If these funds are re-allocated, ALL Adult Drug Treatment Courts in Maine will be eliminated. Tell them why you support Maine’s Drug Courts. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my concerns. Be sure to leave your contact information. 

Write a Letter

o The sample letter has accurate and updated information which is important for all Legislators to know. Although personal letters are fine, it is important for Legislators to get the same message from everyone.

o Develop your own letter using the guide below:

A Letter Writer's Guide

 

 

 

Letters to legislators are one of the primary forms of constituent contact. And every letter counts – so follow these simple and time-tested guidelines and have an influence on the legislative process by voicing your ideas to the people who represent you:

1. Use clean, white 8½ by 11 paper.

2. Be sure your exact return address is on the letter as well as the envelope. (Envelopes sometimes get thrown away before the letter is answered). Follow the format of a business letter, remembering to include the date.

3. Try to keep the letter to a page or less. It takes extra effort to condense your thoughts into a single page, but it's worth it if you want your letter to be read.

4. Identify your subject clearly. If writing about a bill, use the Legislative Document (LD) number. (If you're not sure of the number, call Legislative Information at 287-1692). 

L.R. 2067    An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013

“Your senator and representative want to hear from you – it's the only way they can represent you effectively. Take the time to write them and you just might be surprised at the results. If you prefer, you may send an email   ."

5. State your reason for writing. Explain how the issue would affect your community. Try to be objective and specific, and back your position with reliable facts and figures. Clearly state whether you are FOR or AGAINST the bill or any of its features. You may think that the facts speak for themselves but the legislator may be less familiar with the subject than you.

6. Your own words will make the crucial difference. Avoid stereotyped phrases and sentences that give the appearance of “form” letters. They tend to identify your message as part of an organized pressure campaign – and produce little or no impact. Don't repeat slogans or phrases from a newsletter or form letter. 

7. Even if your position is inspired by a group to which you belong, write your letter in your own words – it will be much more influential than the words prepared by an organization. 

8. Be reasonable. That is, don't ask the impossible, don't threaten or demand, and don't make disparaging remarks – doing so will not help your cause. 

9. Ask your legislator to state his or her position on the issues in reply. As a constituent, you're entitled to know.

10. Consider the timing of your letter. Writing while a bill is still in committee is the most effective time to influence your legislator. Your senator and representative can usually be more responsive to your appeal at that time rather than when the bill has been approved by the committee. Of course, this is not always the case. Sometimes your legislator may reserve judgment until the sentiment of his or her constituency has crystallized. 

11. Thank your legislator if he or she pleases you with a vote on an issue. Everybody appreciates a complimentary letter – and remembers it. On the other hand, if a vote is contrary to your position, don't hesitate to let him or her know (in a courteous way). That will be remembered, too.

12. If extending an invitation or requesting a meeting, suggest a time and date, or several dates, for the visit. Be flexible and accommodating.

13. Remember that courtesy is appreciated at all times. You are trying to inform your legislator about the impact of the proposed legislation, and he or she will appreciate your help.

14. Address your letter and envelope clearly and correctly. 

Sen. John J. Jones 3 State House Station Augusta , ME 04333

Dear Senator Jones: 

Rep. Mary J. Jones2 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333

Dear Representative Jones:

15. At the end of your letter, write your signature over your typed name after the closing:

Sincerely,

Mary Ellen Smith

Very truly yours,

Bruce White Contact List

o The contact list contains all legislators in Maine, as well as Committee Members and Associations. Additional contact information can be found on the web: http://www.maine.gov/portal/government/edemocracy/lookup_voter_info.php

o For questions regarding the budget, please contact Guy Cousins, Director of Maine’s Office of Substance Abuse in an email titled “Budget Questions”.

Guy.cousins@maine.gov

o Focus on members of the following committees considering this issue:

Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

Senator Earle L. McCormick (R-Kennebec), Chair Senator Nichi S. Farnham (R-Penobscot)

Senator Margaret M. Craven (D-Androscoggin)

Representative Meredith N. Strang Burgess (R-Cumberland), Chair

Representative Leslie T. Fossel (R-Alna)

Representative Richard S. Malaby (R-Hancock)

Representative Beth A. O'Connor (R-Berwick)

Representative Deborah J. Sanderson (R-Chelsea)

Representative Heather W. Sirocki (R-Scarborough)

Representative Mark W. Eves (D-North Berwick)*

Representative Matthew J. Peterson (D-Rumford)

Representative Linda F. Sanborn (D-Gorham)

Representative Peter C. Stuckey (D-Portland)

Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs

Senator Richard W. Rosen (R-Hancock), Chair Senator Roger J. Katz (R-Kennebec)

Senator Dawn Hill (D-York)

Representative Patrick S. A. Flood (R-Winthrop), Chair

Representative Tom J. Winsor (R-Norway)

Representative Kathleen D. Chase (R-Wells)

Representative Tyler Clark (R-Easton)

Representative Kenneth Wade Fredette (R-Newport)

Representative Dennis L. Keschl (R-Belgrade)

Representative Margaret R. Rotundo (D-Lewiston)*

Representative John L. Martin (D-Eagle Lake)

Representative David C. Webster (D-Freeport)

Representative Sara R. Stevens (D-Bangor)

Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Senator Garrett Paul Mason (R-Androscoggin), Chair Senator Rodney L. Whittemore (R-Somerset)

Senator Stan Gerzofsky (D-Cumberland)

Representative Gary E. Plummer (R-Windham), Chair

Representative David C. Burns (R-Whiting)

Representative Ricky D. Long (R-Sherman)

Representative Susan E. Morissette (R-Winslow)

Representative Deborah J. Sanderson (R-Chelsea)

Representative Anne M. Haskell (D-Portland)*

Representative Stephen P. Hanley (D-Gardiner)

Representative Michel A. Lajoie (D-Lewiston)

Representative Anna D. Blodgett (D-Augusta)

Representative Michael H. Clarke (D-Bath)

Getting the Community Involved:

Distribute this kit to everyone who is interested in supporting Maine’s Adult Drug Treatment Court and ask them to get involved.

Testimony: 10:00 a.m. on March 11, 2011 at the State House in Augusta

Any citizen of Maine has the right to be heard on issues by way of testimony in front of legislative committees and at hearings.

A schedule of upcoming hearings can be found on the web: http://www.maine.gov/legis/senate/Documents/hearing/ANPHFrame.htm

http://www.maine.gov/legis/ofpr/appropriations_committee/schedule_agendas/biennial_PH_schedule.htm

Information regarding Testimony on March 11, 2011:

o L.R. 2067 An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013

o Registering to testify will be by numbers assigned on a first come first serve basis on the day of the hearing at which one wants to testify

o Oral testimony is limited to no more than 3 minutes per individual

o Each person testifying must provide the Committee with 20 copies of her/his written testimony

o First sentence should introduce yourself and tell where you are from.

When you arrive at the State House:

o Arrive at the State House early to register to testify. o The Hearings will be held in Room 228 at the State House at 10:00a.m.

Public Hearing Procedures:

o Speaking Order:

At the beginning of each hearing, the presiding committee chair will call the public hearing to order and announce the bill to be heard. The legislator who sponsored the bill will introduce the bill, after which, the presiding chair will ask if any other cosponsors wish to testify. Once sponsors and cosponsors have had the opportunity to speak, public testimony is invited. Generally, the public may present testimony in one of three categories in the following order: those favoring the bill, those against the bill, and those neither for nor against the bill but who wish to offer information about the bill.

o NOTE:

The committee may be hearing several bills during a public hearing. Generally the bills are heard in the order in which they are advertised. However, the schedule is subject to change and the length of the hearing on most bills is difficult to predict.

o Your Turn At The Podium:

When it is your turn to testify, advance to the podium and sign in. Address the committee as follows: "Senator Smith, Representative Jones and members of the committee." Introduce yourself, indicate who you represent and whether you support the bill, oppose it or are offering suggestions to improve it, and then explain your reasoning. If other speakers have already made your point, let the committee know that you agree with the previous remarks of other speakers, but try to avoid repeating the testimony of previous speakers. When you finish, remain at the podium for a moment, in case committee members want to ask you questions.

o Comings and Goings:

Many hearings last throughout the day, and many legislators are members of more than one committee. Legislators may need to leave and re-enter the room if they are scheduled to be at a public hearing or work session in another committee. However, they will receive any written information, which is a good reason to provide written testimony.

o Decorum in Committee Proceedings:

Please direct your comments to the committee, not to the audience, and give your courteous attention to other speakers, regardless of their views. Don't applaud or indicate pleasure or displeasure with anyone's remarks.

Only members of the committee may ask questions of persons who testify.

o Work Sessions:

After the public hearing, a work session is scheduled at which committee members discuss the bill and decide whether to recommend its passage. The public may speak at a work session only if a committee member requests further public input and the presiding chair grants permission. Work sessions on a bill are generally held on a day other than the day of the public hearing.

Participate in Field Work:

Get the word out by sending this tool kit to your family, friends and other members of the community, including the press.

If you participate in a community organization, ask to present this information to the group.

Utilizing the resource links below, learn more about how you can help save Maine’s Adult Drug Courts.

Resource Links:

Maine’s Adult Drug Treatment Courts - http://www.courts.state.me.us/maine_courts/specialized/drug/adults.html

Maine’s Office of Substance Abuse - http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/osa/

Maine Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse - http://www.masap.org/site/documents/ADVOCACY_TOOLKIT_Final.pdf

National Association of Drug Court Professionals - http://www.nadcp.org/nadcp-home/

National Drug Court Institute - http://www.ndci.org/ndci-home/

DIRECTIONS TO THE STATE HOUSE210 State Street, Augusta

From the South (Brunswick, Portland and beyond):Head northeast on Interstate 95. Take exit #109 (Augusta/Winthrop). Once on the ramp, veer to the right, which will put you on Western Avenue (Route 202). Stay in the right lane. Go through four sets of lights and take a right onto Sewall Street at the 5th set of lights, just before Dunkin Donuts (this will place you at the upper right corner of the map below) or continue to the Rotary and take Route 201 South (this will place you at the lower right corner of the map below).

From the North (Waterville, Bangor and beyond):Head southwest on Interstate 95. Take exit #109b (Augusta), then follow the instructions above.

From the West (Lewiston and beyond):Take Route 202 to Augusta where it becomes Western Avenue. After you pass over Interstate 95, follow the instructions above.

From mid-coast Maine (Rockland, Camden, Belfast):Head west on Route 17 or Route 3. After crossing the Kennebec River take Route 201 South at the Rotary (this will place you at the lower right corner of the map below).

The map below shows parking lots in gray - please note that some lots (usually A, B and part of C) are reserved for Legislative Parking when the Legislature is in session, and others have parking for a limited time only. There is free all-day parking in the parking garage shown near the upper right corner of the map.

As shown on the map, there is a bus loading and unloading zone near the public entrance to the State House. After unloading passengers, please move all buses to the bus parking area at the end of Lot #O, past the Firefighters' Memorial. If that area is full, there's an overflow lot down the hill past the Public Utilities Building.

(Return address)

(Date)

(Re: L.R. 2067    An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013)

Dear Senator/Representative ___________,

The Governor’s proposed biennial budget for the Office of the Substance Abuse and Judicial Branch seeks to defund the Fund For A Healthy Maine. This Fund supports the existence of Maine’s statewide Adult Drug Courts. In the absence of a new funding source, this action will eliminate these invaluable Courts.

Maine has six Adult Drug Courts located in York, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Hancock, Penobscot, and Washington Counties. There are more than 2,400 drug courts in the United States. Drug courts are one of the most researched, effective, and validated interventions in the criminal justice arena for the treatment of non-violent defendants addicted to alcohol and/or other drugs.

An Adult Drug Court is a strictly supervised, court-mandated docket that holds offenders accountable and reduces criminal recidivism and substance abuse among selected adult defendants by focusing on rehabilitation instead of incarceration. Defendants plead guilty to enter drug court in exchange for treatment, frequent, random, and observed drug testing, and intensive supervision and monitoring for at least one year. Any violations are dealt with by the court swiftly and effectively by a multidisciplinary team led by a judge.

In December 2007, the Office of Substance Abuse documented the enormous cost of substance abuse in Maine and reported that it had increased by 45% from $618 million in the year 2000 to $898.4 million in 2005. The category with the highest cost was crime.

Today, Maine leads the country in opiate prescription drug abuse per capita, which accounts for much of the state’s crime.

Drug courts are highly cost-effective through avoiding incarceration costs, reduced crime, enhanced public safety, and recovery from substance abuse. Drug courts help offenders return to the work force, pay taxes, and support their families.

During this time, 1,025 men and women participated in Maine’s drug courts and achieved an average graduation rate of 62.2%, which exceeds the national graduation rate of 48%.

Drug courts reduce recidivism. The one-year post graduation re-arrest rate in Maine is 16.5% compared to the 33.1% rate found among traditionally adjudicated defendants.

Drug courts provide clients with the skills and accountability needed to maintain recovery after graduation so that they will become responsible and productive members of our community. Drug courts are the key ingredient to a healthier and safer Maine for all its citizens.

Respectfully Submitted,

(signature)(name and town of residence)

E-Mail Addresses for House Members

Many Representatives may not have much time to check their e-mail, so the fastest way to reach your representative is usually by telephone:

Clerk's Office(207) 287-1400

in-state toll-free(800) 423-2900

TTY(207) 287-4469

If you are having trouble getting a message to your Representative, please check out our Hints for Sending E-Mail to the Legislature for solutions to common problems. If that doesn't provide a solution, please contactwebmaster_house@legislature.maine.gov. Thank you.

Following are e-mail addresses for those members who have them. Many of them are home addresses. Please keep in mind that members may not receive these messages immediately. If time is crucial, please use the phone numbers above.

Please note that it takes time to activate State House E-Mail Addresses.If you are having a problem with an address, please let us know.

We can also forward a message to an individual member when the House is in session.Just send the message to 

webmaster_house@legislature.maine.govWith a Subject Line of "Message for Rep. " and the member's name.

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Ayotte, Bernard L. A. (R-Caswell)State House E-Mail: RepBernard.Ayotte@legislature.maine.gov

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Beaulieu, Michael G. (R-Auburn)Home E-Mail: mike@mikeformaine.org State House E-Mail: RepMike.Beaulieu@legislature.maine.gov

Beavers, Roberta B. (D-South Berwick)Home E-Mail: rbbeavers@comcast.net State House E-Mail: RepBobbi.Beavers@legislature.maine.gov

Beck, Henry E. M. (D-Waterville)Home E-Mail: henry.beck@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepHenry.Beck@legislature.maine.gov

Beliveau, Devin M. (D-Kittery)State House E-Mail: RepDevin.Beliveau@legislature.maine.gov

Bennett, Paul Edward (R-Kennebunk)Home E-Mail: bennettco2000@hotmail.com State House E-Mail: RepPaul.Bennett@legislature.maine.gov

Berry, Seth A. (D-Bowdoinham)Home E-Mail: seth@sethberry.org State House E-Mail: RepSeth.Berry@legislature.maine.gov

Bickford, Bruce A. (R-Auburn)Home E-Mail: bick0585@aol.com State House E-Mail: RepBruce.Bickford@legislature.maine.gov

Black, Russell J. (R-Wilton)Home E-Mail: russellblack@juno.com

Blodgett, Anna D. (D-Augusta)Home E-Mail: annadblodgett@yahoo.com State House E-Mail: RepAnna.Blodgett@legislature.maine.gov

Boland, Andrea M. (D-Sanford)Home E-Mail: sixwings@metrocast.net 

State House E-Mail: RepAndrea.Boland@legislature.maine.gov

Bolduc, Brian D. (D-Auburn)Home E-Mail: bolduc74@yahoo.com

Briggs, Sheryl J. (D-Mexico)Home E-Mail: sheryljbriggs@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepSheryl.Briggs@legislature.maine.gov

Bryant, Mark E. (D-Windham)Home E-Mail: RepMarkBryant@yahoo.com State House E-Mail: RepMark.Bryant@legislature.maine.gov

Burns, David C. (R-Whiting)Home E-Mail: dburnsinv@midmaine.com State House E-Mail: RepDavid.Burns@legislature.maine.gov

Burns, David R. (R-Alfred)Home E-Mail: dburnsy12@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepDavid.R.Burns@legislature.maine.gov

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Cain, Emily Ann (D-Orono)Home E-Mail: emily.cain@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepEmily.Cain@legislature.maine.gov

Carey, Michael E. (D-Lewiston)State House E-Mail: RepMichael.Carey@legislature.maine.gov

Casavant, Alan M. (D-Biddeford)Home E-Mail: acasavant@maine.rr.com State House E-Mail: RepAlan.Casavant@legislature.maine.gov

Cebra, Richard M. (R-Naples)State House E-Mail: RepRich.Cebra@legislature.maine.gov

Celli, Michael (R-Brewer)Home E-Mail: texn77@aol.com State House E-Mail: RepMichael.Celli@legislature.maine.gov

Chapman, Ralph (D-Brooksville)Home E-Mail: chapmanHD37@gmail.com 

State House E-Mail: RepRalph.Chapman@legislature.maine.gov

Chase, Kathleen D. (R-Wells)Home E-Mail: kathydhchase@hotmail.com State House E-Mail: RepKathleen.Chase@legislature.maine.gov

Chipman, Benjamin M. (U-Portland)Home E-Mail: votechipman@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepBen.Chipman@legislature.maine.gov

Clark, Herbert E. (D-Millinocket)Home E-Mail: clarkhe@beeline-online.net State House E-Mail: RepHerbert.Clark@legislature.maine.gov

Clark, Tyler (R-Easton)Home E-Mail: tyleraclark@msn.com State House E-Mail: RepTyler.Clark@legislature.maine.gov

Clarke, Michael H. (D-Bath)Home E-Mail: HL7mike@gwi.net State House E-Mail: RepMike.Clarke@legislature.maine.gov

Cornell du Houx, Alexander (D-Brunswick)Home E-Mail: acornell@alexcornell.org State House E-Mail: RepAlex.Cornell@legislature.maine.gov

Cotta, H. David (R-China)Home E-Mail: cotta@fairpoint.net State House E-Mail: RepDavid.Cotta@legislature.maine.gov

Crafts, Dale J. (R-Lisbon)Home E-Mail: dalecrafts@aol.com State House E-Mail: RepDale.Crafts@legislature.maine.gov

Cray, Dean A. (R-Palmyra)Home E-Mail: dacray@msn.com State House E-Mail: RepDean.Cray@legislature.maine.gov

Crockett, Jarrod S. (R-Bethel)Home E-Mail: jarrodscrockett@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepJarrod.Crockett@legislature.maine.gov

Curtis, Philip A. (R-Madison)Home E-Mail: pdcurtis2@hotmail.com State House E-Mail: RepPhilip.Curtis@legislature.maine.gov

Cushing, Andre E., III (R-Hampden)Home E-Mail: andre@andrecushing.com Alternate E-Mail: mainehousewhip@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepAndre.Cushing@legislature.maine.gov

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Damon, Douglas K. (R-Bangor)Home E-Mail: cdicemom@aol.com Alternate E-Mail: dougdamon@LIVE.com

Davis, Paul T., Sr. (R-Sangerville)Home E-Mail: RepDavis@midmaine.com

Dill, Cynthia A. (D-Cape Elizabeth)Home E-Mail: dillesquire@aol.com State House E-Mail: RepCynthia.Dill@legislature.maine.gov

Dill, James F. (D-Old Town)Home E-Mail: jdill@umext.maine.edu State House E-Mail: RepJim.Dill@legislature.maine.gov

Dion, Mark N. (D-Portland)Home E-Mail: mndion@msn.com State House E-Mail: RepMark.Dion@legislature.maine.gov

Dow, Dana L. (R-Waldoboro)Home E-Mail: danadow2050@yahoo.com

Driscoll, Timothy E. (D-Westbrook)Home E-Mail: tdrisco1@maine.rr.com State House E-Mail: RepTimothy.Driscoll@legislature.maine.gov

Duchesne, Robert S. (D-Hudson)Home E-Mail: duchesne@midmaine.com

Dunphy, Larry C. (R-Embden)Home E-Mail: skime2@roadrunner.com

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Eberle, Jane E. (D-South Portland)Home E-Mail: eberleja@earthlink.net 

State House E-Mail: RepJane.Eberle@legislature.maine.gov

Edgecomb, Peter E. (R-Caribou)Home E-Mail: pedgecom@maine.rr.com State House E-Mail: RepPeter.Edgecomb@legislature.maine.gov

Espling, Eleanor M. (R-New Gloucester)State House E-Mail: RepEllie.Espling@legislature.maine.gov

Eves, Mark W. (D-North Berwick)Home E-Mail: markweves@yahoo.com State House E-Mail: RepMark.Eves@legislature.maine.gov

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Fitts, Stacey Allen (R-Pittsfield)State House E-Mail: RepStacey.Fitts@legislature.maine.gov

Fitzpatrick, Joyce A. (R-Houlton)State House E-Mail: RepJoyce.Fitzpatrick@legislature.maine.gov

Flemings, Elspeth M. (D-Bar Harbor)Home E-Mail: elsie.flemings@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepElsie.Flemings@legislature.maine.gov

Flood, Patrick S. A. (R-Winthrop)Home E-Mail: patricksaflood@roadrunner.com State House E-Mail: RepPatrick.Flood@legislature.maine.gov

Fossel, Leslie T. (R-Alna)Home E-Mail: fossel@oldhouserestoration.comState House E-Mail: RepLes.Fossel@legislature.maine.gov

Foster, Karen D. (R-Augusta)Home E-Mail: kdfoster@roadrunner.com State House E-Mail: RepKaren.Foster@legislature.maine.gov

Fredette, Kenneth Wade (R-Newport)Home E-Mail: fredlaw@myfairpoint.net Alternate E-Mail: kenneth.fredette@post.harvard.edu

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Gifford, Jeffery Allen (R-Lincoln)Home E-Mail: jeffery.gifford@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepJeffery.Gifford@legislature.maine.gov

Gilbert, Paul E. (D-Jay)Home E-Mail: pegilbert@hotmail.com State House E-Mail: RepPaul.Gilbert@legislature.maine.gov

Gillway, James S. (R-Searsport)Home E-Mail: jgillway@yahoo.com State House E-Mail: RepJames.Gillway@legislature.maine.gov

Goode, Adam A. (D-Bangor)State House E-Mail: RepAdam.Goode@legislature.maine.gov

Graham, Anne P. (D-North Yarmouth)Home E-Mail: apg1@maine.rr.com State House E-Mail: RepAnne.Graham@legislature.maine.gov

Guerin, Stacey K. (R-Glenburn)Home E-Mail: repguerin@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepStacey.Guerin@legislature.maine.gov

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Hamper, James M. (R-Oxford)Home E-Mail: rep.hamp@yahoo.com State House E-Mail: RepJames.Hamper@legislature.maine.gov

Hanley, Stephen P. (D-Gardiner)Home E-Mail: lincoln67@myfairpoint.net State House E-Mail: RepStephen.Hanley@legislature.maine.gov

Harlow, Denise Patricia (D-Portland)Home E-Mail: deniseharlow@hotmail.com State House E-Mail: RepDenise.Harlow@legislature.maine.gov

Harmon, R. Ryan (R-Palermo)Home E-Mail: ryan.harmon82@yahoo.com State House E-Mail: RepRyan.Harmon@legislature.maine.gov

Harvell, Lance Evans (R-Farmington)Home E-Mail: lanceharvell@hotmail.com

Haskell, Anne M. (D-Portland)Home E-Mail: annehask@maine.rr.com State House E-Mail: RepAnne.Haskell@legislature.maine.gov

Hayes, Teresea (D-Buckfield)Home E-Mail: terry@megalink.net State House E-Mail: RepTerry.Hayes@legislature.maine.gov

Herbig, Erin D. (D-Belfast)Home E-Mail: erinherbig@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepErin.Herbig@legislature.maine.gov

Hinck, Jon (D-Portland)State House E-Mail: RepJon.Hinck@legislature.maine.gov

Hogan, George (D-Old Orchard Beach)State House E-Mail: RepGeorge.Hogan@legislature.maine.gov

Hunt, Robert B. (D-Buxton)Home E-Mail: huntforlegislature@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepRob.Hunt@legislature.maine.gov

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Innes, Melissa Walsh (D-Yarmouth)Home E-Mail: melissawalshinnes@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepMelissa.Innes@legislature.maine.gov

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Johnson, David D. (R-Eddington)Alternate E-Mail: djhouse20@gmail.com

Johnson, Peter B. (R-Greenville)Home E-Mail: rumridge27@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepPete.Johnson@legislature.maine.gov

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Kaenrath, Bryan T. (D-South Portland)Home E-Mail: kaenrath@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepBryan.Kaenrath@legislature.maine.gov

Kent, Peter S. (D-Woolwich)Home E-Mail: pskentz5@hotmail.com State House E-Mail: RepPeter.Kent@legislature.maine.gov

Keschl, Dennis L. (R-Belgrade)Home E-Mail: keschl@yahoo.com State House E-Mail: RepDennis.Keschl@legislature.maine.gov

Knapp, Jane S. (R-Gorham)Home E-Mail: knappjanes09@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepJane.Knapp@legislature.maine.gov

Knight, L. Gary (R-Livermore Falls)Home E-Mail: LGary.Knight@usa.net State House E-Mail: RepGary.Knight@legislature.maine.gov

Kruger, Charles B. (D-Thomaston)Home E-Mail: cbkruger@myfairpoint.net State House E-Mail: RepChuck.Kruger@legislature.maine.gov

Kumiega, Walter A., III (D-Deer Isle)Home E-Mail: wkumiega36@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepWalter.Kumiega@legislature.maine.gov

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Lajoie, Michel A. (D-Lewiston)Home E-Mail: lajoie1@midmaine.com State House E-Mail: RepMichel.Lajoie@legislature.maine.gov

Libby, Aaron F. (R-Waterboro)State House E-Mail: RepAaron.Libby@legislature.maine.gov

Long, Ricky D. (R-Sherman)Home E-Mail: rdl_chief@yahoo.com State House E-Mail: RepRick.Long@legislature.maine.gov

Longstaff, Thomas R. W. (D-Waterville)Home E-Mail: thomas.longstaff@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepThomas.Longstaff@legislature.maine.gov

Lovejoy, Stephen D. (D-Portland)Home E-Mail: steve.lovejoy@myfairpoint.net

Luchini, Louis J. (D-Ellsworth)State House E-Mail: RepLouis.Luchini@legislature.maine.gov

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MacDonald, W. Bruce (D-Boothbay)Home E-Mail: bmacdon@roadrunner.com State House E-Mail: RepBruce.MacDonald@legislature.maine.gov

Maker, Joyce A. (R-Calais)Home E-Mail: gjmaker@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepJoyce.Maker@legislature.maine.gov

Malaby, Richard S. (R-Hancock)Home E-Mail: info@crockerhouse.com State House E-Mail: RepRichard.Malaby@legislature.maine.gov

Maloney, Maeghan (D-Augusta)Home E-Mail: maeghanformaine@gmail.com

Martin, John L. (D-Eagle Lake)State House E-Mail: RepJohn.Martin@legislature.maine.gov

Mazurek, Edward J. (D-Rockland)Home E-Mail: EdMazurek1@aol.com State House E-Mail: RepEd.Mazurek@legislature.maine.gov

McCabe, Jeff M. (D-Skowhegan)Home E-Mail: jeffmccabe4me@gmail.com

McClellan, Michael D. (R-Raymond)Home E-Mail: mmcclell@maine.rr.com State House E-Mail: RepMichael.McClellan@legislature.maine.gov

McFadden, Howard E. (R-Dennysville)Home E-Mail: mcfaddenh@roadrunner.com State House E-Mail: RepHoward.McFadden@legislature.maine.gov

McKane, Jonathan B. (R-Newcastle)Home E-Mail: Jon@JonMcKane.com State House E-Mail: RepJon.McKane@legislature.maine.gov

McLeod, Everett W., Sr. (R-Lee)Home E-Mail: emcleod@fairpoint.net 

State House E-Mail: RepEverett.McLeod@legislature.maine.gov

Mitchell, Wayne T. (Penobscot Nation)Home E-Mail: waymitch10@hotmail.com Alternate E-Mail: Wayne.Mitchell@penobscotnation.org State House E-Mail: RepWayne.Mitchell@legislature.maine.gov

Morissette, Susan E. (R-Winslow)Home E-Mail: morissette2010@gmail.com Alternate E-Mail: Susan@SusanMorissette.com State House E-Mail: RepSusan.Morissette@legislature.maine.gov

Morrison, Terry K. (D-South Portland)Home E-Mail: tmorrison16@msn.com

Moulton, Bradley S. (R-York)Home E-Mail: bsm149@localnet.com State House E-Mail: RepBrad.Moulton@legislature.maine.gov

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Nass, Joan M. (R-Acton)State House E-Mail: RepJoan.Nass@legislature.maine.gov

Nelson, Mary Pennell (D-Falmouth)Home E-Mail: mpn3@maine.rr.com State House E-Mail: RepMary.Nelson@legislature.maine.gov

Newendyke, Melvin (R-Litchfield)Home E-Mail: mln@fairpoint.net State House E-Mail: RepMel.Newendyke@legislature.maine.gov

Nutting, Robert W. (R-Oakland)State House E-Mail: RepRobert.Nutting@legislature.maine.gov

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O'Brien, Andrew R. (D-Lincolnville)Home E-Mail: aobrien2008@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepAndrew.O'Brien@legislature.maine.gov

O'Connor, Beth A. (R-Berwick)Home E-Mail: libertymom1@msn.com 

State House E-Mail: RepBeth.OConnor@legislature.maine.gov

Olsen, Kimberly N. (R-Phippsburg)Home E-Mail: kimolsendistrict64@hotmail.com State House E-Mail: RepKim.Olsen@legislature.maine.gov

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Parker, James W. (R-Veazie)Home E-Mail: jparker339@roadrunner.com State House E-Mail: RepJim.Parker@legislature.maine.gov

Parry, Wayne R. (R-Arundel)State House E-Mail: RepWayne.Parry@legislature.maine.gov

Peoples, Ann E. (D-Westbrook)Home E-Mail: annpeoples116@msn.com State House E-Mail: RepAnn.Peoples@legislature.maine.gov

Peterson, Matthew J. (D-Rumford)Home E-Mail: petersonhouse08@gmail.com

Picchiotti, John J. (R-Fairfield)Home E-Mail: jjpicc@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepJohn.Picchiotti@legislature.maine.gov

Pilon, Donald E. (D-Saco)Home E-Mail: dpilon@maine.rr.com State House E-Mail: RepDon.Pilon@legislature.maine.gov

Plummer, Gary E. (R-Windham)Home E-Mail: geplummer@aol.com State House E-Mail: RepG.Plummer@legislature.maine.gov

Prescott, Kerri L. (R-Topsham)Home E-Mail: kerrilprescott@gmail.com Alternate E-Mail:

Priest, Charles R. (D-Brunswick)Home E-Mail: cpriest1@comcast.net State House E-Mail: RepCharles.Priest@legislature.maine.gov

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Rankin, Helen (D-Hiram)Home E-Mail: rankin8076@roadrunner.com State House E-Mail: RepHelen.Rankin@legislature.maine.gov

Richardson, David E. (R-Carmel)Home E-Mail: richardsond@hermon.net State House E-Mail: RepDavid.Richardson@legislature.maine.gov

Richardson, Wesley E. (R-Warren)Home E-Mail: wes893@aol.com State House E-Mail: RepWes.Richardson@legislature.maine.gov

Rioux, Peter B. (R-Winterport)Home E-Mail: riouxrep@aol.com State House E-Mail: RepPeter.Rioux@legislature.maine.gov

Rochelo, Megan M. (D-Biddeford)Home E-Mail: megan.rochelo@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepMegan.Rochelo@legislature.maine.gov

Rosen, Kimberley C. (R-Bucksport)Home E-Mail: Kurlykim40@aol.com State House E-Mail: RepKimberley.Rosen@legislature.maine.gov

Rotundo, Margaret R. (D-Lewiston)Home E-Mail: mrotundo@bates.edu

Russell, Diane (D-Portland)State House E-Mail: RepDiane.Russell@legislature.maine.gov

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Sanborn, Linda F. (D-Gorham)Home E-Mail: lindafsanborn@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepLinda.Sanborn@legislature.maine.gov

Sanderson, Deborah J. (R-Chelsea)Home E-Mail: deb.sanderson@hotmail.com State House E-Mail: RepDeb.Sanderson@legislature.maine.gov

Sarty, Ralph W., Jr. (R-Denmark)Home E-Mail: rwsarty@fairpoint.net State House E-Mail: RepRalph.Sarty@legislature.maine.gov

Shaw, Michael A. (D-Standish)Home E-Mail: utumike@aol.com State House E-Mail: RepMike.Shaw@legislature.maine.gov

Sirocki, Heather W. (R-Scarborough)Home E-Mail: hsirocki@maine.rr.com State House E-Mail: RepHeather.Sirocki@legislature.maine.gov

Soctomah, Madonna M. (Passamaquoddy Tribe)Home E-Mail: Sipayik@midmaine.com State House E-Mail: RepMadonna.Soctomah@legislature.maine.gov

Stevens, Sara R. (D-Bangor)State House E-Mail: RepSara.Stevens@legislature.maine.gov

Strang Burgess, Meredith N. (R-Cumberland)Home E-Mail: meredith@burgessadv.com State House E-Mail: RepMeredith.StrangBurgess@legislature.maine.gov

Stuckey, Peter C. (D-Portland)Home E-Mail: pstuckey114@yahoo.com State House E-Mail: RepPeter.Stuckey@legislature.maine.gov

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Theriault, Charles Kenneth (D-Madawaska)Home E-Mail: kent23@myfairpoint.net Alternate E-Mail: charlesken23@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepCharlesK.Theriault@legislature.maine.gov

Tilton, Dianne C. (R-Harrington)Home E-Mail: dtilton@maineline.net State House E-Mail: RepDianne.Tilton@legislature.maine.gov

Timberlake, Jeffrey L. (R-Turner)Home E-Mail: jtimberlake_us@yahoo.com State House E-Mail: RepJeffrey.Timberlake@legislature.maine.gov

Treat, Sharon Anglin (D-Hallowell)State House E-Mail: RepSharon.Treat@legislature.maine.gov

Tuttle, John L., Jr. (D-Sanford)State House E-Mail: RepJohn.Tuttle@legislature.maine.gov

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Valentino, Linda M. (D-Saco)Home E-Mail: lmvalentino54@yahoo.com State House E-Mail: RepLinda.Valentino@legislature.maine.gov

Volk, Amy Fern (R-Scarborough)Home E-Mail: avolk@volkboxes.com State House E-Mail: RepAmy.Volk@legislature.maine.gov

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Wagner, Richard V. (D-Lewiston)Home E-Mail: rwagner@bates.edu State House E-Mail: RepRichard.Wagner@legislature.maine.gov

Waterhouse, G. Paul (R-Bridgton)State House E-Mail: RepPaul.Waterhouse@legislature.maine.gov

Weaver, Windol C. (R-York)Home E-Mail: wcw63@aol.com State House E-Mail: RepWindol.Weaver@legislature.maine.gov

Webster, David C. (D-Freeport)Home E-Mail: dcwebster@comcast.net State House E-Mail: RepDavid.Webster@legislature.maine.gov

Welsh, Joan W. (D-Rockport)Home E-Mail: joanwelsh08@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepJoan.Welsh@legislature.maine.gov

Willette, Alexander Reginald (R-Mapleton)Home E-Mail: alexander.willette@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepAlexander.Willette@legislature.maine.gov

Willette, Michael J. (R-Presque Isle)Home E-Mail: mikeblackbear@gmail.com

Winsor, Tom J. (R-Norway)Home E-Mail: twinsor@megalink.net 

State House E-Mail: RepTom.Winsor@legislature.maine.gov

Wintle, Frederick L. (R-Garland)Home E-Mail: fwintle@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepFred.Wintle@legislature.maine.gov

Wood, Stephen J. (R-Sabattus)Alternate E-Mail: Woodysnavy@gmail.com State House E-Mail: RepSteve.Wood@legislature.maine.gov