Maine Rural Partners : Stengthening Our Rural Community
The Rural Caucus of the Maine State Legislature
The Rural Maine Caucus was created within the Legislature to form a cohesive organization that:
- Represents the center of the spectrum in the Maine State Legislature;
- Can appeal to rural mainstream values in the public;
- Would develop proposals and positions as they relate to rural Maine;
- Is independent of the leadership of either party;
- Is able to influence the legislative process collectively.
The Caucus gathers from 8-9AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Transportation Committee Room of the State House while the Legislature is in session. The Caucus has briefings on issues of concern to rural Maine and discusses whether there is a position or other action that should be taken as a group. Click here to view or download the Caucus bylaws.
To the extent possible, topics for Caucus sessions will be posted on the Community Exchange Center Events Calendar.
Positions or actions taken by the Caucus will be posted on this page for download.
Check the Rural Caucus category of the Maine’s Future Forum for active discussions or polls.
If you would like to communicate directly with the Caucus, call or email one of the chairs or vice chair:
Rep. Bill Brown, R-Vassalboro, Chair
Home Telephone: (207) 622-3096 Auto Phone: (207) 314-4588
E-Mail: RepBill.Browne@legislature.maine.gov
Rep. Herbert E. Clark, D-Millinocket, Chair
Home Telephone: (207) 723-5746
E-Mail: RepHerbert.Clark@legislature.maine.gov
Rep. Tom Saviello, U-Wilton, Chair
Home Telephone: (207) 645-3420 Business Telephone: (207) 897-1422
E-Mail: RepThomas.Saviello@legislature.maine.gov
Sen. Roger Sherman, R-Aroostook, Vice-Chair
Home Telephone: 532-7073
Email: Rsherm_2000@yahoo.com
To reach the chairs or your Representative: 1-800-423-2900 TTY number is 207-287-4469
To reach the vice-chair or your Senator: 1-800-423-6900 TTY number is 207-287-1583
View or Download Caucus positions taken this session: