House District 121
Email: Christopher.Kessler@legislature.maine.gov
Representing: South Portland (part) and Cape Elizabeth (part)
Committee(s): Energy, Utilities and Technology and Bills in the Second Reading
Legislative Service:
House: 132nd, 131st, 130th, 129th
Rep. Chris Kessler is serving his fourth term in the Maine House of Representatives. He is a senior member of the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee.
As a professional energy auditor, Kessler is a steadfast advocate for energy efficiency and renewable energy. In addition to helping administer South Portland's former Low-Income Weatherization Program, he was appointed to the Maine Climate Council, which is charged with developing a long-term plan to address the impacts of climate change on Maine, build resilience to climate effects and meet state statutory targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Kessler is also a strong tenants’ rights advocate. He was the catalyst behind South Portland's housing security ordinance, and has successfully passed legislation to improve protections for tenants, one of which was recognized by the Biden-Harris Administration.
Kessler lives in South Portland with his wife and two daughters.