Alan Casavant

Alan M. Casavant (born July 26, 1952) is an American politician from Maine. Casavant, a Democrat, represented District 137 in the Maine House of Representatives from 2006 to 2014. District 137 comprised portions of Biddeford and Kennebunk. Casavant was unable to seek re-election in 2014 due to term-limits. Casavant is also the elected Mayor of Biddeford, holding that position since November 2011 when he defeated incumbent Mayor Joanne Twomey.[1] His support grew in the 2017 election. [2] He served as a Biddeford City Council member from 1976–1992.[3] He retired as a teacher at Biddeford High School in 2012.[4]

Alan Casavant
Mayor of Biddeford, Maine
Assumed office
November 2011
Preceded byJoanne Twomey
Member of the
Maine House of Representatives
from District 137
In office
December 2006 – December 2014
Preceded byStedman Seavey
Succeeded byStedman Seavey
Personal details
Born (1952-07-26) July 26, 1952
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceBiddeford, Maine
EducationUniversity of Maine
University of Southern Maine
ProfessionTeacher

Casavant earned a B.S. (Bachelors's Degree of Science) in psychology from the University of Maine in 1974. In 2004, he earned a M.A. in American and New England Studies from the University of Southern Maine.[3]

References
  1. Bouchard, Kelly. "Casavant declares victory in Biddeford mayoral race". The Portland Press Herald. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  2. https://bangordailynews.com/2017/11/08/news/york/biddeford-mayor-cruises-to-re-election-for-third-term/
  3. "Representative Alan Casavant Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  4. "Office of the Mayor - Biddeford, Maine". Retrieved February 3, 2013.


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