Saucier seeks re-election to Maine House

    PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Robert Saucier filed nomination papers and is on the ballot for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives in the newly formed 147th District (formerly House District 5) in Presque Isle. Saucier is currently serving his first term in the House of Representatives and sits on two legislative committees —Veterans and Legal Affairs and Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry.
“It has been a true honor to represent the citizens of Presque Isle in Augusta. I have worked tirelessly as a full-time job both in and away from the Legislature to protect vital programs such as revenue sharing, Head Start, Medicare Savings Plan and education funding for K-12,” said Saucier. “I am most proud of my work that helped save two jobs at the Federal/State Inspection Service in Presque Isle.”
Saucier was born in Aroostook County and has lived in Presque Isle for most of his life. He graduated from Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute with an associate of applied technology degree with a major in electrical construction and maintenance and graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a bachelor of science degree in industrial technology.
Saucier is married to the former Anna Marie Parker of Presque Isle, daughter of Philip and Connie Parker. Together they raised four sons in Presque Isle — Philip, Eric, Ryan and Denis. The Sauciers also have two grandsons, Louis and Parker.
“I am very disappointed the governor and most Republicans did not support the majority vote in the Legislature to insure 70,000 Mainers, of which over 4,000 are Aroostook County low-wage workers and self-employed businesses and would have included over 3,000 uninsured Maine veterans,” he said. “It would not only help people, it would help our hospitals and provide much needed jobs. It truly is a shame, and if re-elected, I will work hard to make sure we finally expand this program.”
Saucier retired from the Social Security Administration in Presque Isle in 2011 after 37 years of public service. His experience in public service began when he joined the U.S. Air Force right after high school, and he was stationed at Loring Air Force Base. After leaving active duty, he continued his military service by joining the Maine Army National Guard where he served for 24 years. He was commissioned by Congress as an officer in the Maine Army National Guard and eventually rose to the rank of captain, with assignments throughout Aroostook County including executive officer in A Battery in Presque Isle, and commander of C Battery in Fort Kent and Headquarters Battery in Caribou.
Saucier attends St. Mary’s Catholic Church and is a member of many veteran and fraternal organizations including the Presque Isle Knights of Columbus Council 2524, the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Elks Lodge, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and is a past member of the Presque Isle Jaycees. He is currently a member of the Aroostook County and state Democratic committees where he is one of four legislators representing the 126th Legislature and also represents northern Maine. He was a longtime referee for many sports in Aroostook County schools, and has been a life-long blood donor with the American Red Cross since joining the military. The Sauciers have also long supported the Central Aroostook Humane Society.
“My experience with the Social Security Administration and my knowledge of veterans’ issues, Medicare, and MaineCare allow me to better serve the people of Presque Isle on issues of vital importance to people and small businesses throughout this state,” said Saucier.
In addition to his work in the public sector, Saucier has experience as a small business owner over the past 20 years. He has operated ABS Christmas Products selling wreaths and Christmas trees, is a licensed Maine real estate agent, and operates the Paddock Café at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds and The Paddy Wagon Concessions with his wife at events around the region.
“We know the difficulties that small businesses face with payroll, insurance requirements, and the high costs of fuel, electricity and taxes,” he said, noting that he has been a hard worker all of his life, holding multiple jobs to provide for his family and put his kids through college.
During his time in the Legislature, Saucier was selected to serve on three national and international committees: the National Conference for State Legislatures (NCSL) where he was appointed to the Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee and attended the NCSL Legislative Summit in Atlanta in August 2013; the Council of State Governments; and also the Maine and New Brunswick Canada Trade Relations Committee which he attended in Fredericton, NB in January 2014.