
AUGUSTA – Rep. Gary Friedmann, D-Bar Harbor, has announced his resignation as Vice Chair of the Bar Harbor Town Council after serving on the it for 10 years. While serving simultaneously on the town council and in the Legislature is permitted under state law, Friedmann is choosing to focus solely on his state legislative work.
“This was not an easy decision to make, but I know that I need to devote my full time and energy to the Legislature,” said Friedmann. “I’m proud of all the work that my colleagues on town council and I were able to accomplish, and I have full confidence that the remaining members will carry on that important work.”
Friedman was elected in November to his first term in the Legislature. He is a member of the Taxation Committee and represents Bar Harbor, Cranberry Isles, Lamoine and Mount Desert.
Contact:
Brian Lee (Friedmann) | 305-965-2744