Karen Montell, representing District 54 (Gardiner and Farmingdale) in the Maine House of Representatives, was guest speaker at Greater Augusta AARP Chapter 511 May meeting.
She is a Gardiner native and raised her family there.
Montell sits on the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee, which review bills pertaining to voting rights, campaign finance reform, alcohol and the lottery, medical and adult-use cannabis, gambling and harness racing and matters related to Maine’s veterans, according to a news release from the chapter.
She updated the group about various bills, policies and supplemental budgets passed by the House in this last legislative session. She highlighted policy changes and laws impacting Maine retirees and senior citizens.
AARP Chapter 511 meets monthly at the Cohen Center with guest speakers, holds an auction, various fundraisers and donates to community organizations in need. The chapter welcomes new members aged 50 and older.
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