Get to Know Your RLDAM Lobbyist
The following is a Q&A with RLDAM Lobbyist, Dan Riley of Norman, Hanson, & DeTroy LLC
Did You Know?
The lumber and building materials industry employs more than 23,000 people in Maine.
Lobby Day
RLDAM is currently working to secure the Hall of Flags in the Maine state capital for their 2024 Lobby Day. Be on the lookout for more details.
I grew up all over the world while my father was serving in the Navy, but then attended Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y., before joining the Navy myself. I attended the University of Maine Law School after serving a tour as a Navy deep-sea diving officer.
While at Siena, I interned for New York state Senator Stafford from the North Country and learned about the legislative process through that experience.
My internship in the New York state Senate was my first political job, and I enjoyed representing the office at hearings and meetings.
People are surprised that every legislative bill in Maine gets a public hearing and that the hearings are often dispositive because we have joint committees made up of both Senate and House members.
Emerging technology issues are always interesting, but I recently represented an organization that supports the Electoral College system, which has been under attack nationally. Working on constitutional issues is always interesting.
The ability to engage in the political process is critical to protecting the interests of the retail lumber industry here in Maine.
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I was a deep-sea diving officer in the Navy between college and law school and enjoyed that work very much. The quiet of work underwater would be a nice change of pace from the legislative arena.
Maine must be experienced from both the coast and the inland lakes in order to fully appreciate the best of the state. Kennebunkport and Mount Kineo on Moosehead Lake are two of the best venues to experience this diversity.