
Party affiliation:
Democrat
Social media accounts:
Facebook.com/sipeformaine; Instagram: @sipedan; Linkedin, Daniel Sipe
Occupation:
Self employed, project management/publicity
Education:
Bachelors Degree, Marketing/Innovation
Community Organizations:
Co-coordinator, MOFGA Common Ground Fair Compost and Recycling; executive director, Lights Out Gallery; (past) events co-chair,
Pride Portland.
Personal information (hobbies, etc.):
I run an art nonprofit that works to promote Maine art through interviews with artists. I love adventure, traveling, kayaking, hiking, and food.
Family status:
Partnered
Years in the Legislature:
None
Committee assignments (if elected):
Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, Labor and Housing Committee, Committee On Energy, Utilities and Technology; Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee.
Q&A
Define what “success” would look like if you are elected to serve your district.
My success will come from passing legislation that makes lives easier for the people of Maine. While knocking on doors and having conversations, I hear folks are worried about a few major things: health care, housing/energy, and the environment.
Characterize your view on public access to governmental business.
Public access is crucial to government business.
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