Neria Douglass
| Neria Douglass | |
|---|---|
| 50th Maine State Treasurer | |
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In office January 7, 2013 – January 6, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Poliquin |
| Succeeded by | Terry Hayes |
| State Auditor of Maine | |
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In office January 2005 – December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Gail M. Chase |
| Succeeded by | Pola Buckley |
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 22nd district | |
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In office 1998–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Neria R. Douglass November 16, 1952 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Paul Douglass |
| Residence | Auburn, Maine |
| Alma mater |
Wellesley College (B.A.) Vanderbilt University (J.D.)[1] |
| Occupation | State Treasurer, State Auditor, State Senator, attorney |
| Website | http://www.maine.gov/treasurer/ |
Neria R. Douglass (born November 16, 1952) is an American attorney and politician who served as State Treasurer of Maine.[2] Prior to that, she served as State Auditor and also represented Auburn in the Maine Senate.[3][4] She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Prior to her state government service, Douglass was the chair of the Auburn School Committee from 1989 to 1994, and she served on the Auburn City Council from 1994 to 1998.[1]
Douglass began her term as State Treasurer on January 7, 2013.[5] Douglass stated after being sworn in that she hopes to persuade Governor Paul LePage to authorize the sale of voter-approved bonds, something which LePage has said he won't do until the State's financial picture improves.[6]
Maine Democrats nominated Douglass to serve a second term, but the Legislature selected the nominee put forth by Republicans, Teresea Hayes, a former Democrat.[7]
References
- 1 2 "Treasurer's Biography", Government of Maine
- ↑ "Auditor Neria Douglass Political Summary - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ↑ http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/lawlib/legbiog/webform1.aspx
- ↑ http://bangordailynews.com/2012/12/04/news/dems-choose-familiar-faces-for-secretary-of-state-attorney-general/
- ↑ http://www.kjonline.com/news/Maine-constitutional-officials-to-take-oaths-.html
- ↑ Mistler, Steve (January 7, 2013). "Democratic officers take their oaths". Kennebec Journal. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Hayes wins election as state treasurer". Kennebec Journal. December 4, 2014.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gail M. Chase |
Maine State Auditor 2005–2012 |
Succeeded by Pola Buckley |
| Preceded by Bruce Poliquin |
Treasurer of Maine 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Terry Hayes |