Mattie Daughtry
Matthea "Mattie" E. L. Daughtry is a Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 49th District. Representative Daughtry was first elected in 2012.[1] Daughtry is a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.[2] She also serves as the House Chair of the Maine Commission on College Affordability and College Completion.[2] On June 12, 2015 Governor Paul LePage vetoed a bill sponsored by Daughtry, LD 537 "An Act To Prohibit Standardized Testing of Children Before Third Grade", as part of his pledge to veto every bill sponsored by a Democrat until they agree to the elimination of the Maine income tax. [3] [4] Two days later, the Senate unanimously overruled Governor LePage's veto. [5]
Daughtry is a lifelong resident of Brunswick, Maine.[2] She graduated from Brunswick High School and Smith College.[1] Daughtry owns a nonprofit consulting firm in addition to being a photographer and writer.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Young Brunswick Incumbent Faces Neophyte Challenger in House District, The Forecaster, September 24, 2014 Retrieved March 12, 2015.
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- ↑ Twelve New Vetoes by LePage include 10 bills sponsored by Democrats, "Bangor Daily News", June 12, 2015 Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ↑ LePage: I'll veto every Democratic bill until Legislature agrees to kill income tax, "Bangor Daily News", May 29, 2015 Retrieved on June 15, 2015.
- ↑ Summary of LD 537