James J. Campbell

James J. Campbell, Sr. is an American politician from Maine. Campbell is an unerolled (independent) member of the Maine House of Representatives from Newfield, Maine in York County. He first served from 2003 to 2010 in the Maine House as a Republican. Unable to seek re-election in 2010 due to term-limits, he did not serve in the Legislature from 2011-2013.

In 2015, Campbell sponsored L.D. 167 which banned municipalities from holding referendums on marijuana legalization. In 2013, Portland voters voted to legalize marijuana with 68% of the vote and in 2014, South Portland, York and Lewiston held referendums on similar ordinances. The bill died before the State Senate.[1][2]

Formerly a Biddeford, Maine resident, Campbell served on the Biddeford City Council from 1976-1992.[3]

Campbell earned a B.A. from the University of Maine and a M.A. in American and New England Studies from the University of Southern Maine.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "An Act To Prohibit a Municipality from Holding a Referendum To Legalize the Recreational Use of Marijuana" Sponsored by Representative James Campbell". Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Maine Lawmaker Spouts Anti-Cannabis Rant". Cannabis Public Radio. March 10, 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  3. 1 2 "James Campbell, Sr.'s Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
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