BRUNSWICK, Maine - The John Richardson for Maine Campaign unveiled its economic development plan, Start Up Maine, today at Harbor Technologies in Brunswick. At the event, John Richardson outlined the investments in the plan that will help our families today by putting Maine on the path towards a growing, stable economy. The plan calls for significant investment in our people, our communities and our businesses, and outlines a streamlined state government with savings to pay for the initiatives.
Iron Workers Local 7 endorses labor lawyer, legislative leader and economic development commissioner.
AUGUSTA, Maine - The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 7 has become the fourth union to endorse John Richardson for governor of Maine. They join the Maine State Troopers Association, the Maine Association of Police and the Plumbers and Pipefitters UA Local 716 in supporting Richardson. Local 7 gave Richardson its endorsement citing his plan to restore economic prosperity in Maine.
The Maine State Troopers Association endorses firefighter turned labor lawyer, legislative leader and economic development commissioner.
AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine State Troopers Association has joined the Maine Association of Police and the Plumbers and Pipefitters UA Local 716 in endorsing John Richardson for governor of Maine. The Association gave Richardson its endorsement citing his long service to first responders, both as a firefighter, and as a labor lawyer. Sergeant Michael T. Edes, President of the Association, said, "John is a great leader. He has the vision, drive and experience to turn Maine around. No one will work harder for the people of Maine."
Another union supports former House speaker and economic development commissioner.
Augusta, ME - The Maine Association of Police (MAP) today endorsed John G. Richardson for Governor. MAP, which represents over 1000 police officers and public safety dispatchers in 51 local municipal associations throughout the state, cited Richardson's long career as a labor lawyer, his experience as a legislator, and his own service as a first responder, in announcing their support.
Plumbers and Pipefitters UA Local 716 throws its support behind the former House speaker and economic development commissioner.
AUGUSTA, Maine - John Richardson received the endorsement of the trade union representing the state's plumbers and pipefitters. Richardson has garnered strong support from both business leaders and labor groups because of his emphasis on job creation in the campaign.