Grayson Lookner
Grayson Lookner is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives since 2020.[1] He represents the 37th House District as a member of the Democratic Party. Lookner is a member of Democratic Socialists of America.[2]
Grayson Lookner | |
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| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
| Assumed office December 2, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Farnsworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Camden, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Prescott College (BA) |
Lookner serves on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, and in his first term introduced legislation to regulate the use of facial surveillance technology by authorities, as well as a bill that would have closed Long Creek Youth Development Center, Maine's last remaining Youth Prison. Both bills passed both chambers of the Legislature, but the bill to close Long Creek was vetoed by Governor Janet Mills.
Early life and education
Raised in Camden, Maine, Lookner attended Prescott College.[3]
Career
After college, he worked in healthcare, wilderness guiding, and community organizing.[3] He worked in progressive political organizations and on progressive presidential campaigns. [4]
References
- "Grayson Lookner Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- Chretien, Todd. "The Rich in Portland, Maine, Are Spending Big Money to Defeat Left Politics". Jacobin. Jacobin. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- Lookner, Grayson. "Representative Grayson B. Lookner". maine.gov. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- "Grayson Lookner Candidate for Maine State House District 37". Maine Candidate. Retrieved March 6, 2021.