COURTESY / SENATE DEMOCRATS OFFICE
Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston
November 6, 2020
Maine Senate Democrats re-nominate their three top leaders
COURTESY / SENATE DEMOCRATS OFFICE
Maine Senate Democrats re-elected Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, as Senate president.
By Staff
The Maine Senate's Democratic caucus unanimously re-selected Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, and Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to serve in leadership roles for the 130th Maine Legislature.
Although Jackson’s candidacy for Senate president received unanimous support from the caucus, which will again be in the majority, an official vote will be taken by the entire Senate on Dec. 2 when the Legislature convenes for swearing-in day.
“Now, more than ever, Maine people are counting on us to help them survive this pandemic, rebuild our economy and rebuild their lives,” Jackson said in a news release Thursday. “It’s a daunting task but I’ve never been known to back down from a challenge or give up fighting for what’s right whether it’s standing up for the basic dignity of Maine workers, taking on ‘Big Pharma’ or delivering on property tax relief.
“I know Mainers are worried right now, but the one thing they shouldn’t have to worry about is whether or not their elected officials have their backs. It’s time to put the partisan rancor and ugliness of the election behind us, heal old wounds and come together not as Democrats, Republicans and Independents but as members of the 130th Maine Legislature to rebuild our state.”
Jackson is a fifth-generation logger from Allagash. He has sponsored legislation in support of loggers and wood haulers and to create jobs in Aroostook County. He was named a 2019 Rx Price Fighter by AARP and has been recognized by the Maine Ambulance Association for his support of rural ambulance services.
Libby has represented Maine’s second-largest city for eight years in the Maine Legislature, for two years in the House of Representatives and six years in the Maine Senate. He has focused his efforts on improving public education, investing in career and technical education, supporting community redevelopment, and advocating for student debt relief.
Previously, Libby has served on the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee and Taxation Committee.
“Maine’s legislators have our work cut out for us, but I know my colleagues and I are up to the task,” said Libby.
Vitelli has worked to promote entrepreneurship and connecting Mainers with quality, well-paying jobs. She recently retired after 38 years with New Ventures Maine, a statewide organization that helps Maine people achieve their career, financial and small business goals.
Courtesy / Eloise Vitelli Office
Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic
In 2006, the Maine Small Business Administration presented Vitelli with the McGillicuddy Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence for her work with New Ventures. She is also a 1995 inductee into the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame and a 1986 co-recipient of the Maine Small Business Administrations’ Women’s Business Advocate of the Year Award.
“Mainers are looking to their newly elected leaders to do the hard work that will get our state back on its feet,” Vitelli said. “The policies and investments Maine lawmakers set up in the last two years have positioned us to weather this storm better than many other states.”
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