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Rep. Joan Cohen


Representative
Joan F. Cohen
District 113 -
Representing part of Falmouth and part of Portland
62 Deepwood Drive
Portland, ME 04103
Home tel: (207) 797-9638

About Rep. Cohen

Rep. Joan Cohen is serving her first term in the Maine State House of Representatives. She graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1989 and practiced corporate and real estate law for Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam and Roberts. Joan is also former General Counsel for Maine Medical Association and former Assistant General Counsel for the Maine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Rep. Cohen is an active community volunteer having served as a trustee for Portland Stage Co., Family Crisis Services, Jewish Community Alliance, Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence. She is also a former president of the Lyseth Elementary School Parent Teacher Association.

Joan has been married to her husband Jim since 1994. They have two sons ages twelve and eight. She and her husband have lived in Portland since 1992.

To view high resolution photos of Rep. Joan Cohen click here.

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
May 20, 2009Legislative Update
By Rep. Joan Cohen
May 7, 2009Outdoor smoking ban passes House
Rep. Cohen’s bill would make restaurant patios and decks smoke free
April 3, 2009Outdoor dining smoking ban receives committee support
Legislation aimed at public health concerns goes to the House for approval
March 30, 2009Joint resolution to honor Days of Remembrance
March 23, 2009Outdoor dining smoking ban scheduled for hearing
Legislation aimed at public health concerns

To read Rep. Joan Cohen's floor speech on March 26, 2009 - Yom Hashoah Resolution click here

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Committees

Rep. Cohen serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development.

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Issues

You can learn more about what the House Democrats are doing for Maine by clicking here. And I'd like to hear what you think -- please Contact Me.

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.

To do a general bill search, click here.

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:

62 Deepwood Drive
Portland, ME 04103
Home tel: (207) 797-9638

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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