LACHOWICZ SWORN IN TO MAINE STATE SENATE
New members welcomed to 126th Maine Legislature
AUGUSTA—Colleen Lachowicz of Waterville was sworn in to the Maine Senate at the State House in Augusta today. Senator Lachowicz was elected to her first term in the State Senate in November.
“One thing I heard all the time in my district was that people want us to work together and solve problems,” said Senator Lachowicz. “I’m looking forward to doing that. We all need to work together to rebuild our economy, bring jobs here, and make sure families can afford things like healthcare, heat in the winter, and higher education.”
Governor Paul LePage administered the oath of office to Lachowicz and 34 of her Senate colleagues, all of whom have been elected to serve two-year terms. Lachowicz represents Senate District 25, which includes the communities of Albion, Benton, Clinton, Detroit, Pittsfield, Unity Township, Waterville, and Winslow.
Senator Lachowicz is serving her first term in the Legislature as the Senator for District 25. Lachowicz earned her Master’s in Social Work from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, and has worked at Kennebec Behavioral Health since 1997.
Lachowicz lives in Waterville with her husband Ed. She is an avid knitter who loves to knit socks and gloves, and is a proud step-mother to her husband’s wonderful son Rowan.
“It’s been a privilege to talk to so many people in this district for so long,” said Senator Lachowicz. “I’m honored to be serving the people in these communities.”
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, 3 are former Senate members, one is a former House member and 5 have no previous legislative experience, all Democrats. 18 are incumbents.
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