Melanie Sachs
Melanie F. Sachs is an American politician and social worker serving as a member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 48th district. She assumed office on December 2, 2020.
Melanie Sachs | |
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| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| Assumed office December 2, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Sara Gideon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Bates College (BA) Case Western Reserve University (MS) |
Early life and education
Sachs was born in Morristown, New Jersey and raised in New Sharon, Maine. After graduating from Mt. Blue High School, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Bates College and a Master of Science degree in science and social administration from Case Western Reserve University.[1][2]
Career
Prior to her career in politics, Sachs was a social worker in Maine. She has worked as the executive director of Freeport Community Services and Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine. She was also a member of the Freeport Town Council. Sachs was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 2020. She assumed office on December 2, 2020, succeeding former speaker Sara Gideon.[3][4]
References
- "Representative Melanie F. Sachs". www.maine.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- "Melanie Sachs". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- Forecaster, Alex LearThe (2020-10-16). "Freeport residents compete for seat in Maine House". Press Herald. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- Writer, Hannah LaClaireStaff (2020-11-04). "Sachs defeats Finegan for Gideon's old Maine House seat". Press Herald. Retrieved 2021-01-30.