James V. Oliver
| James V. Oliver | |
|---|---|
| In office 1986–1994 | |
| Succeeded by | Michael V. Saxl |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | West End, Portland, Maine |
James 'Jim' V. Oliver is an American politician from Maine. Oliver represented Portland, Maine in the Maine House of Representatives from 1986 to 1994, when he resigned to join the Peace Corps.[1] He was replaced in a special election by Michael V. Saxl.[1]
He is the son of James C. Oliver, who represented Maine in the United States Congress from 1937 to 1943.
He was Executive Director of the Portland West Neighborhood Planning Council until December 1994, when he was replaced by Peter O'Donnell.[2]
In 1986, as Executive Director of Portland West, Oliver was involved in the successful referendum prohibiting further development on Portland's working waterfront.[3]
In 1988, Oliver was one of 7 Portland residents arrested while protesting the demolition of a nineteenth century building on Park Street in the West End. The building was demolished shortly after their arrests.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Meara, Emmet (January 8, 2001). "Speaker Saxl credits career to term limits Portland Dem faces 2002 ouster". Bangor Daily News. p. A1. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ↑ "Taliento v. Porltand West (majority)". Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ↑ Times, Special To The New York (28 December 1986). "PORTLAND'S BOOM MASKS A POORER SLIDE". The New York Times. p. 36. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ↑ "7 arrested in attempt to block demolition of 19th century building in Portland". Bangor Daily News. June 21, 1988.