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Rep. Charles Harlow


Representative
Charles William Harlow
District 116 -
Representing part of Portland,
36 Broadway
Portland, ME 04103
Home tel: (207) 797-3775

About Rep. Harlow

Representative Charlie Harlow is serving his third term in the House of Representatives. He serves on the Transportation Committee.

Representative Harlow was a member of the Portland City Council for 9 years and was also Mayor. During his term as Mayor, professional baseball was reintroduced to Portland and the Equal Rights Act was affirmed. He has been a Registered Maine Guide and has been a teacher for 39 years. He retired three years ago after having taught at Cheverus for 32 years. He has also been a teacher at Wells High School, Mexico High School, and Mt Blue High School.

Representative Harlow graduated from the University of Maine where he received a BS and a Master’s Degree. He was a member of the University of Maine Football team, having been coached by the legendary Harold Westerman and Walter Abbott.

Charlie is a lifelong resident of Maine. He is married to Sylvia and has 2 daughters. His particular interest is in helping the elderly to maintain a standard of living they expected when they retired by examining property taxes, and reaching property tax equality statewide. He is dedicated to encouraging young people to attend college and take on other challenging entrepreneurial goals. He is also concerned for families of ill children and wants to guarantee that the state can offer them as much help as possible.

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News

September 30, 2009Portland reps. recognized for conservation and environmental work
League of Conservation Voters gives high ranks to lawmakers’ work in 2009 legislative session
July 9, 2009Portland reps. appointed to national committees
July 11, 2008Portland legislators named ‘Heroes of the House’
Lawmakers get perfect marks from Maine People’s Alliance
December 17, 2007Portland reps honored for their voting records on environmental bills
June 4, 2007Rep. Harlow and Legislature honor Lieutenant Colonel Paul Getchell
April 13, 2007Portland representatives encourage owners and renters to apply for property tax refund
Deadline to apply for state rebate is May 31
April 4, 2007Rep. Charlie Harlow meets with teacher of the year nominee Henri St. Pierre

View all news from Rep. Harlow or Search all news items from the House Majority Office

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Committees

Rep. Harlow serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.

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Issues

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Legislation

Click on the buttons below to see all bills and 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:

36 Broadway
Portland, ME 04103
Home tel: (207) 797-3775

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

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Rep. Seth Berry
 
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