Senate District 11
Chip Curry
Senate District 11
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Sen. Curry joins bipartisan national gathering to explore housing solutions
Housing Policy Academy focuses on expanding homeownership, affordable rentals and housing supply AUGUSTA — Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, joined a bipartisan group of state legislators from across the country for the Council of State Governments’ Housing Policy Academy, held Sept. 23-24 in...
Sen. Curry speaks at 29th annual Maine Firefighters Memorial [Transcript]
Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast: "Thank you. I also wish to thank Ken Desmond and the Maine State Federation of Firefighters, as well as Jim Howard and the Memorial Committee for their stewardship of this memorial. Most especially, I want to say how honored I am to be with the family and friends of...
Sen. Chip Curry, who currently resides in Belfast and has previously lived in Knox and Unity, is deeply dedicated to Waldo County. His wife, Christi, has taught at Searsport District High School for over 30 years, and together with their daughter, a graduate of RSU 71, they are a family firmly established in Waldo County.
Throughout his career, Sen. Curry has focused his work on helping individuals of all ages overcome challenges and reach their full potential. In the 1990s, he taught at Unity College, where he led courses in outdoor leadership, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement — fostering a commitment to both personal development and community service.
For over a decade, he worked with the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet, leading initiatives to strengthen community-based efforts to reduce child poverty and protect children from abuse and neglect. For much of the last decade, he has assisted adult students returning to college, helping them develop the necessary skills and earn credentials for good-paying jobs.
In the Legislature, Sen. Curry serves as the Senate chair of the Committee on Housing and Economic Development and is a member of the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. His legislative work has focused on expanding access to affordable housing, supporting emergency services, strengthening workforce development and helping communities respond to local challenges. He previously served as Senate chair of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Maine Emergency Medical Services, which brought together stakeholders from across the state to examine the needs of Maine’s EMS system and recommend ways to strengthen this critical service.
Locally, Sen. Curry serves on the board of Waldo Community Action Partners and volunteers building sets for Searsport District High School Theater.