Kathleen Chase
Kathleen "Kathy" D. Chase is an American business owner and politician from Maine who is a Republican that served in the Maine House of Representatives, representing the 147th district, which covered a portion of her hometown of Wells.[1] Chase served from 2006 to 2014 in the Maine House of Representatives. She was unable to seek re-election in 2014 due to term-limits.
Kathleen D. Chase | |
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Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 147th district | |
In office 2006–2014 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Wayne "Butch" Chase |
Residence | Wells, Maine |
Occupation | Business owner |
Website | KathleenDChase.com |
Chase grew up in Wells and graduated from Wells High School in 1969.[2] She received an associate's degree in liberal arts from the University of Southern Maine in 1991.[2] She was the tax assessor for the town of Wells from 1988 to 2006.[2] Chase and her husband own several small businesses in Wells.[2]
Chase served as a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs.[1]
In February 2011, Chase proposed a strict new immigration law based on the controversial Arizona immigration law known as SB 1070.[3] Chase said her bill would only target illegal aliens, while opponents claimed it would hurt legal immigrants and the state's economy.[3]
References
- "Rep. Kathy Chase of Wells". Maine House Republicans. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- "Kathleen D. Chase, Maine State Representative". Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- Richardson, John (11 February 2011). "Group forms to oppose strict immigration laws". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 17 April 2011.