Mark Dion (politician)
Mark N. Dion (born 1955) is an American politician, law enforcement officer and lawyer from Maine, currently serving on the Portland City Council. Dion, a Democrat, was elected Sheriff of Cumberland County, Maine in 1998. Re-elected in 2002 and 2006, Dion chose not to seek re-election as Sheriff in 2010. Instead, he successfully sought a seat in the Maine House of Representatives. In 2013, Dion was named Chair of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.[1]
Mark N. Dion | |
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| Member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 113th District | |
| In office December 2010 – December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Joan Cohen |
| Succeeded by | Heather Sanborn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1955 (age 65–66) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Portland, Maine |
| Alma mater | University of Southern Maine |
| Profession | Law enforcement officer & Lawyer |
| Website | House Biography |
Dion ran for Governor of Maine in 2018, placing fifth in the Democratic Party primary.[2] In 2020, he won a seat on the Portland City Council after a four-way race where he won 39% of the vote.[3]
Education
Dion earned a B.A. in criminal justice at the University of Southern Maine, a M.A. in human services administration from Antioch College and a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law.[1]
References
- "Mark Dion's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- Cousins, Christopher (October 12, 2017). "Former Maine sheriff enters race for governor as a Democrat". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- Kelley, Michael (November 3, 2020). "Dion captures Portland City Council seat, Irish wins school board elections in District 5". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved November 6, 2020.