JOHNSON SWORN IN TO MAINE STATE SENATE
“Need to rebuild Maine’s economy so people can get back to work”
AUGUSTA—Christopher Johnson of Somerville was sworn in to the Maine Senate at the State House in Augusta today. Senator Johnson was elected to his first full term in the State Senate in November, having served in the Senate since the February special election.
“Our new legislature and our governor need to rebuild Maine’s economy so people can get back to work, businesses can grow, and every Mainer has the opportunity to succeed,” said Senator Johnson. “People need the kind of good paying jobs that will lift them out of needing a hand, and build a stronger middle class.”
Governor Paul LePage administered the oath of office to Johnson and 34 of his Senate colleagues, all of whom have been elected to serve two-year terms. Johnson represents Senate District 20, which is all of Lincoln County excluding Dresden, plus the towns of Windsor, Washington, and Friendship.
A graduate of the University of Maine, Johnson is the Director of Information Technology for DeskNet, a technology company with offices in Portland and Jersey City, NJ. He and his wife Valarie live in Somerville in the house they built together 25 years ago. They are the proud parents of two daughters, and proud grandparents to, as of last week, three wonderful grandchildren.
During his service in the Senate, Johnson introduced amendments for responsible tax policy, submitted testimony to the Education Committee, and served on the Marine Resources Committee.
“It is a solemn duty and honor to work for you in the legislature,” said Senator Johnson. “I am confident that if we all work together we can find common ground and get Maine moving forward.”
Today marked the official start of the 126th Maine State Legislature however, the first day of the Regular Session is expected to begin on January 8, 2013.
Of the 35 Senate members, there are 19 Democrats, 15 Republicans, and 1 unenrolled member. Seven are women—all Democrats—and 28 are men: 12 Democrats, 15 Republicans, and 1 unenrolled. There are 17 new members: 10 have recently served in the House of Representatives, one is a former House member and 6 have no previous legislative experience, all Democrats. 18 are incumbents.
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