John G. Richardson

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John G. Richardson (June 29, 1957 – June 16, 2020) was an American politician and consultant from Maine. A Democrat, he served as Maine's Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and the Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives.[1] Richardson unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for Governor of Maine in 2010. In February 2018, the Portland Press Herald reported that Richardson was involved in a potential conflict of interest case regarding the University of Maine and a $100 million redevelopment plan for the nearby Old Town mill.[2] On February 9, 2018, the Portland Press Herald reported that there weren't any conflict of interest issues involving UMaine or Richardson.

Background

Richardson was born in Washington, D.C. He received his bachelor's degree from University of Maryland in 1983 and his Juris Doctor degree from Creighton University School of Law in 1987. He practiced law in Brunswick, Maine.[3]

Political career

In 2002, Richardson was elected House Majority Leader in the 121st Legislature, where he was the political spokesperson for the House Democratic caucus.

Richardson was elected the 97th Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2005.[4] As Speaker, he successfully led efforts eliminate a $1 billion budget deficit and to balance the budget, brokered legislation to cut taxes, and reformed the Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement law.[5]

Richardson also sponsored the legislation which created the Mid Coast Regional Redevelopment Authority(MRRA) and served on its planning and implementing committees.[6]

In January 2007, he was appointed Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, a position that he held until November 2009. He also served as a board member on the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME).

Committee assignments

  • Business and Economic Development (Chair)[7]
  • Banking and Insurance [8]
  • Rules and Business of the House (Ex Officio)[9][10]
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Richardson at the University of Maine.

2010 gubernatorial bid and public appearances

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On April 26, 2010, just six weeks prior to the Democratic primary, Richardson ended his run for governor. He was denied failed public financing after the state ethics commission discovered hundreds of falsified or otherwise improperly collected $5 qualifying contributions which were required of candidates to obtain public funding.[11][12]

Richardson was a political commentator on WCSH, Southern Maine' NBC affiliate. He also gave the political rebuttal to Governor Paul LePage's weekly radio address on WCME.[13]

Death

Richardson died on June 16, 2020, at the age of 62, from an apparent heart attack.[14][15]

Election history

Year Office Election Subject Party Votes % Opponent Party Votes %
1998 State Representative District 49 General[16] style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |John Richardson style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |Democratic style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |1,351 style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |51.1 style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Reginald G. Pinkham style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Republican style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |1,294 style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |48.9
2000 State Representative District 49 General[17] style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |John Richardson style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |Democratic style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |2,399 style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |65.6 style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |William J. Donovan style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Republican style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |1,259 style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |34.4
2002 State Representative District 49 General[18] style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |John Richardson style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |Democratic style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |1,884 style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |63.3 style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Ronald G. Dumont style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Republican style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |1,094 style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |36.7
2004 State Representative District 63 General[19] style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |John Richardson style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |Democratic style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |2,920 style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |61.5 style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Amy L. Mckenna style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Republican style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |1,827 style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |38.5

References

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  1. ↑ "Maine House of Representatives: Past Leadership." Maine.gov. Web. 04 Feb. 2010. <http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/history/leaders.htm
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  5. ↑ "http://maineinsights.com/john-g-richardson
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  7. ↑ "Maine House of Representatives: John Richardson." Maine.gov. Web. 05 Feb. 2010. <http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/history/120th/120bios/richjg.htm>.
  8. ↑ "Maine House of Representatives: John G. Richardson." Maine.gov. Web. 05 Feb. 2010. <http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/history/119th/119bios/richjg.htm>.
  9. ↑ "Maine House of Representatives: John Richardson." Maine.gov. Web. 05 Feb. 2010. <http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/history/121st/121bios/richjg.htm>.
  10. ↑ "Maine House of Representatives: John Richardson." Maine.gov. Web. 05 Feb. 2010. <http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/history/122nd/122bios/richjg.htm>.
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  16. ↑ "General Election Tabulations - November 3, 1998 - State Representative (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)." Maine.gov. Web. 04 Feb. 2010. <Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".>.
  17. ↑ "Maine General Election, November 7, 2000 - Tabulations - State Representative (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)." Maine.gov. Web. 04 Feb. 2010. <Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".>.
  18. ↑ "General Election, November 5, 2002 - Tabulations - State Representative (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)." Maine.gov. Web. 05 Feb. 2010. <Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".>.
  19. ↑ "General Election, November 2, 2004 - Tabulations - State Representative (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)." Maine.gov. Web. 05 Feb. 2010. <http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2004n/sr.htm Template:Webarchive>.

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