Senator John Patrick | Maine Senate Democrats

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Committees: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife;
Veterans and Legal Affairs
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John L. Patrick of Rumford was elected to serve in the Maine Senate, representing Maine Senate District 14. He is currently the Democratic Lead on Veterans and Legal Affairs and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

As a Senator, Patrick’s focus is on the needs of working families including creating jobs that pay a living wage, lowering health care costs, improving veterans services and promoting economic opportunity through education and small business initiatives.

Prior to his time in the Maine Senate, Senator Patrick served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives from 2001-2008. He was a member of the Labor Committee and chaired the Legal and Veterans Affairs Committee for his 3rd and 4th terms. Patrick was chairman of the Maine Citizen Trade Policy Commission from 2004-2008. As a state representative, Patrick fought for working families, investment in roads and bridges, veteran services, and ethics reform.

A journeyman mechanic for the NewPage Paper Mill in Rumford for the last 29 years, Patrick is a former President of the United Paperworkers Union Local 900. He is a past board member of the Maine AFL-CIO, served four years as a board member of the St. Athanasius and St. John’s school, as well as three years on the MSAD 43 school board. He is also a past member of the board of the River Valley Technology Center.

Patrick is a member and past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1248 and a member of the Rumford Lodge of Elks #862. He is a member of the Maine Snowmobile Association, Rumford Polar Bears, Webb River Valley Sportsman’s Club, the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine , the Hope Association, and member of the Parish of the Holy Savior. He is also a regular volunteer for the Hope Association’s Armory Bingo.

A 1972 graduate of Mexico High School and lifelong resident of the River Valley, Patrick has been married to Claire M. Coulombe of Rumford for 32 years and has three adult children. He enjoys gardening, fishing, snowmobiling and golfing, and he is a skilled pool player.

Legislative sentiment for Ray Broomhall

Apr 25, 2012

AUGUSTA — On April 6 in the Maine Legislature, a Legislative sentiment was made on behalf of Ray Broomhall for his retirement after 50 active years with the Mexico Fire Department. The sentiment was sponsored by Dist. 93 Rep. Sheryl Briggs of Mexico and cosponsored by State Sen. John Patrick of Oxford. Briggs said, “The...

INJURED WORKERS LOSE PROTECTIONS UNDER GOP LEADERSHIP

Apr 13, 2012

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate GOP voted late in the evening in favor of a measure, LD 1913, that takes away critical benefits to Maine’s most injured workers. The bill as passed caps benefits for almost all injured workers at 10 years, even if their injury still prevents them from returning to work. It also makes it harder for...

MEASURE HELPING VET ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVES INITIAL SUPPORT IN MAINE SENATE

Apr 9, 2012

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate gave initial support for a bill that would allow charitable nonprofits, including Veterans organizations, to operate up to five slot machines at their facility. In a vote of 19 – 14, LD 1469 received bipartisan support. “The question we should all be asking is whether or not as lawmakers we’re...

State Liquor Deal Expires in 2 Years, Renewal Decision Due in July

Apr 3, 2012

A liquor distribution contract negotiated eight years ago by then Governor John Baldacci with a private company is up for renewal in two years, but lawmakers on both sides of the isle are already scrutinizing efforts to extend it. The agreement with Maine Beverage Company was crafted back in 2004 as a budget-balancing mechanism that...

BDN: Maine Senate GOP approves resolution to support Keystone Pipeline

Mar 31, 2012

By Eric Russell, BDN Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Another partisan debate erupted on the Maine Senate floor Thursday over a joint resolution submitted by Republican Leader Jonathan Courtney urging the president and Congress to support a controversial oil pipeline in the midwest. The 17-15 vote to support the resolution was entirely along party lines and signified...

REPUBLICANS REJECT REVIEW OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS “STATE TIME” VERSUS “CAMPAIGN TIME”

Mar 28, 2012

AUGUSTA—Republicans in the Maine Senate killed a measure that sought to clarify the roles and responsibilities for Constitutional Officers who concurrently run for higher elected office during their service as Constitutional Officer. Senator John Patrick of Oxford introduced the Joint Order,“An Act to Ensure That the Responsibilities of a Constitutional Officer Are Not Compromised When the Constitutional Officer Is...

REPUBLICANS REJECT OPPORTUNITY TO CLOSE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER LOOPHOLE

Mar 23, 2012

Democratic lawmaker asks for legislation to deal with perceived conflict of interest AUGUSTA—Democratic State Senator John Patrick requested an after deadline bill, “An Act to Protect the Integrity of the Voting Process” at today’s Legislative Council meeting. In a party line vote of 6 – 4 Republicans rejected the measure which sought to clarify the criteria...

Bill would move Maine away from caucuses toward presidential primary

Mar 15, 2012

AUGUSTA, Maine — A last-minute bill has been submitted to the Legislature to shift Maine from a presidential caucus state to a presidential primary state by 2016. LD 1882 comes on the heels of the Maine Republican Party’s caucuses in February that many believe were mishandled. “I think for many people the caucuses this year...

DEMOCRATS FIGHT FOR ELECTION LAW TRANSPARENCY

Mar 14, 2012

Senate Republicans defeat measure that calls for disclosure of political advertising sponsors AUGUSTA—Democrats in the Maine Senate fought today for a measure that would have increased transparency in political campaign advertising. The measure was defeated in a party-line vote of 19 – 16. “Voting against this measure turns a blind eye to...

Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day debuts March 30 in Rumford

Mar 12, 2012

RUMFORD — River Valley veterans who served during the Vietnam War are invited to attend a special recognition ceremony Friday, March 30. It will be held at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 24, 184 Congress St. in Rumford. All veterans from all services are welcome to attend and be recognized on this day, co-organizer...

Maine Senate sustains “do-nothing” vote on Clean Elections law

Mar 9, 2012

AUGUSTA — After several hours of debate and defeated amendments, lawmakers in the state Senate on Thursday approved a change to the Maine Clean Election Act that opponents say threatens the future of the program. On the largely party-line vote dominated by the Republican majority, senators voted 18-15 to approve the so-called “do-nothing” option...

MAINE’S CLEAN ELECTION SYSTEM GUTTED IN FIRST ROUND OF VOTES

Mar 8, 2012

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate took initial votes on a measure impacting Maine’s Clean Election Act. In a largely party line vote of 18 – 15, Senate Republicans supported a “do nothing” option gutting Maine’s clean election system. “The message from Maine people has been loud and clear—keep big monied, private interest out and keep clean...