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• Read more about Golek participates in 2024 Emerging Legislative Leaders Program

AUGUSTA - Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, was one of 50 state legislators chosen nationwide to participate in the 2024 Emerging Legislative Leaders Program, sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation and held at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia from July 8-11.

The attendees were chosen based on their demonstrated leadership qualities, such as integrity, compassion and intelligence. The program is designed to inspire participants to continue their careers in public service while bolstering their leadership skills.

• Read more about Governor signs Golek bill to improve low-income renters' access to housing vouchers

AUGUSTA - A measure sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, to establish a stakeholder group to investigate the challenges facing renters in acquiring and utilizing housing vouchers, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills last week.

• Read more about Brunswick legislators welcome Brunswick High School Girls' Basketball Team to the State House

AUGUSTA - Today, Reps. Dan Ankeles and Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, and Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, welcomed the Brunswick High School Girls' Basketball Team to the State House. The team was presented with a legislative sentiment for winning the 2024 Class A Girls' High School Basketball State Championship.

"We are all so proud of this team making history," said Ankeles. "The focus and dedication they showed makes them all role models for kids across Brunswick and throughout Maine."

• Read more about Governor signs Golek bill to reduce barriers to homeownership

AUGUSTA - A bill sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, allowing manufactured housing on single-family lots was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday.

LD 337 will add an affordable homeownership pathway for low-to-middle-income Mainers grappling with the state's housing crisis. As amended, the bill will put manufactured housing on par with single-family, site-built homes by subjecting them to the same municipality-specific design and zoning criteria.

• Read more about Legislature advances Golek bill creating a commission to better support of low-income renters

AUGUSTA - This week, the Maine House and Senate advanced a bill from Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, that would establish a commission to improve tenant-landlord relationships and increase the use of housing vouchers and other rental assistance programs.

• Read more about Committee advances Golek bill to better help low-income renters receive housing vouchers

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Joint Select Committee on Housing unanimously advanced legislation on Tuesday sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, that would establish a stakeholder group to examine systematic difficulties in obtaining and utilizing low-income affordable housing vouchers and provide further support for Section 8 housing voucher recipients.

• Read more about Committee advances Golek bill to alleviate income-based rental discrimination

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Joint Select Committee on Housing voted Tuesday to advance a measure sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, which would establish a commission to investigate income-based rental discrimination across the state.

• Read more about Brunswick legislators welcome students to Maine State House

AUGUSTA - Brunswick legislators Rep. Poppy Arford, Rep. Dan Ankeles, Rep. Cheryl Golek and Sen. Mattie Daughtry welcomed students and teachers from the Brunswick High School Off Campus Learning Program to the Maine State House last Thursday, Feb.1. In addition to touring the Capitol and visiting the House Gallery, the students met with Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.

Contact:

Brian Lee [Ankeles, Arford, Golek], c. 305-965-2744
Emily Cook [Bellows], c. 207-441-0405

• Read more about Committee unanimously supports Golek bill to increase affordable housing options for Mainers

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Joint Select Committee on Housing unanimously voted last week to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, which would amend zoning ordinances to allow manufactured homes on single-family lots.

• Read more about Golek introduces bill to increase affordable housing options for Mainers

AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, introduced legislation before the Joint Select Committee on Housing that would amend local zoning regulations to allow manufactured houses on single-family lots.