Richard Carey (politician)
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Richard J. "Spike" Carey (January 7, 1929 – July 19, 2013) was an American politician from Maine.[1] Carey served as an Alderman, Councilman, and as the longest serving Mayor of Waterville, Maine from 1970 to 1978. From 1967 to 1978, Carey also represented Waterville in the Maine House of Representatives. He served in the Maine Senate from 1992 to 2000 (term limited). In 2004, he ran again for the State Senate against incumbent Chandler Woodcock and lost. Carey was also the first Town Manager for the Town of Belgrade, Maine. He later served on the Town of Belgrade Board of Selectmen.
Quick Facts Member of the Maine Senate from the 14th district, Succeeded by ...
Richard Carey | |
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Member of the Maine Senate from the 14th district | |
In office 1992–2000 | |
Succeeded by | Kenneth Gagnon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1929-01-07)January 7, 1929 Waterville, Maine |
Died | July 19, 2013(2013-07-19) (aged 84) Belgrade, Maine |
Political party | Democrat |
Spouse | Helen Carey |
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