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Rep. Richard Cleary


Representative
Richard C. Cleary
District 8 -
Representing Amity, Hodgdon, Houlton, Orient and Cary Plantation
PO Box 9
Houlton, ME 04730
Home tel: (207) 532-7526

About Rep. Cleary

Representative Richard C. Cleary is a Maine native. He represents Houlton, the town where he was born and now maintains a law practice and home. He has close ties to every town in his district. He was raised in Cary Plantation, attended high school in Hodgdon and served as the Town of Orient’s attorney. He has hunted and fished often in Amity and also has close friends there, including current or former football players that he has coached.

Rep. Cleary was first elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 2006 and is serving his second term. He serves on the Business, Research and Economic Development Committee and the Judiciary Committee. He maintains a busy law practice, serves as one of only five bankruptcy trustees in the State of Maine, coaches football and runs, road cycles, cross-country skis and snowshoes. He enjoys reading and writing and has had a number of short stories, articles and law essays published. He was admitted to the Maine bar in 1993 and the Federal bar in 1994. He has one daughter who is about to enter college.

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News

October 14, 2010Environmental group gives Reps. Cleary and Theriault top scores
September 10, 2010Reps. Cleary and Theriault: Property tax and rent refund program now available
February 8, 2010Theriault’s bill would authorize purchase of Maine tracks
Proposes bond for purchase and upgrade of 241 miles of railroad track
October 2, 2009Rep. Richard Cleary recognized for conservation and environmental work
League of Conservation Voters gives high ranks for lawmaker’s work in 2009 legislative session
September 10, 2009Rep. Richard Cleary’s bill to reduce costs for consumer-owned utilities takes effect
Legislation allows consumer-owned utilities to sell excess energy
August 20, 2009Aroostook and northern Penobscot County reps seek authorization to purchase railroad tracks
Theriault submits bill for purchase and upgrade of 241 miles of railroad track
July 13, 2009Tax Reform – Right Time, Right for Businesses
By Rep. Richard Cleary

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Committees

Rep. Cleary serves ont the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development and serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.

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Issues

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Legislation

Click on the button below to see all bills, joint resolutions and orders I sponsored or cosponsored this session, as well as legislative sentiments that honor and recognize people from our district and throughout the state.

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Contact Me

Thank you for taking time to contact me. You may use the online Contact Form to reach me.

You can also contact me at my home:

PO Box 9
Houlton, ME 04730
Home tel: (207) 532-7526

When the Legislature is in session, you can leave a message for me by calling the State House Message Phone: (800) 423-2900 or the State House TTY Line: (207) 287-4469.

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Leaders

Rep. John Piotti
Rep. Seth Berry
 
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