AUGUSTA — Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, was inaugurated
to the Maine Senate during a swearing-in ceremony held Wednesday at the State
House in Augusta.
“I have enjoyed meeting my new colleagues and greeting my
old friends on both sides of the aisle,” Sen. Diamond said. “We have a lot of
work to do this session, on issues from property tax reform to animal welfare
to highway safety and beyond. I have a lot of faith that this group of senators
will be able to collaborate and get things done for the people of Maine.”
Sen. Diamond is beginning his second consecutive term in
the Maine Senate. He previously served in the House of Representatives from
1976 to 1982, in the senate from 1982 to 1986, and as Secretary of State from
1989 to 1997. He has served as the senate chairman of the Joint Standing
Committee on Criminal Justice, and on the Committees on Transportation and
Government Oversight.
The 128th Legislature will convene for its first day of
regular business on Wednesday, January 4. Members of the Legislature have until
Friday, December 30, to submit bills for consideration in 2017. Constituents
interested in speaking to Sen. Diamond about bill ideas are encouraged to call
his State House office at 287-1515.
Sen. Diamond would also like his constituents to know
that he is always available to assist them with any state government-related
issues, questions or concerns. Constituent services can include help navigating
government agencies or finding the correct information or services. Sen.
Diamond’s office can also set up State House tours and connect local students
with the Honorary Page program. For more information, visit mainesenate.org.
Sen. Diamond represents Senate District 26, which
includes Windham, Raymond, Standish, Casco, Baldwin and Frye Island.
Rep. Jessica Fay,
D-Raymond, was sworn into the 128th Maine House of Representatives
on Wednesday, December 7. Fay represents House District 66 which serves parts
of Casco, Poland and Raymond.
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