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H OUSE OF R EPRESENTATIVES 2 S TATE H OUSE S TATION A UGUSTA , M AINE 04333-0002 (207) 287-1440 TTY: (207) 287-4469 OUSE OF R EPRESENTATIVES 2 S TATE H OUSE S TATION A UGUSTA , M AINE 04333-0002 (207) 287-1440 TTY: (207) 287-4469

Mark Blier P.O. Box 148, Buxton, ME 04093 Residence: (207) 712-5705 Mark.Blier@legislature.maine.gov Mark Blier P.O. Box 148, Buxton, ME 04093 Residence: (207) 712-5705 Mark.Blier@legislature.maine.gov

January 2024 Dear Friends and Neighbors, January 2024 Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Thank you for electing me to serve as your State Representative for a third term. I am honored that you have placed your trust in me to serve as your Representative for District 138. I look forward to the challenges ahead as we enter the second regular session of the 131 st Maine Legislature. I am honored to have been selected by leadership to serve as a member of the Joint Standing Committee for Appropriations and Financial Affairs. The Appropriations Committee is the most influential Committee in Augusta. This is a great honor for me, that lea dership found me suitable to steer the State of Maine’s finances. For this, I am grateful. Last year in the 131 st Legislature, we tackled some of the funding issues plaguing Maine’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure by passing LD 259. The new law creates a sustainable source of funding for the Highway Fund by dedicating 40 percent of the 5.5 percent sales tax on vehicle purchases and 40 percent of sales and use taxes collected by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. It is expected to generate more than $200 million for infrastructure repairs per biennium. I hope to work on more commonsense solutions such as this in the coming session. I look forward to continuing the work of ensuring that your tax dollars are well spent. I also look forward to working on legislation to lower taxes for all Mainers. I will make sure your voices continue to be heard in Augusta. Once again, thank you for the opportunity to represent you, the people of District 138. Please call me anytime at 207-287-1440 or email at Mark.Blier@legislature.maine.gov to keep me updated on those concerns. If you would like to be added to my email update list, you can do so by emailing me directly with your request. Sincerely, Thank you for electing me to serve as your State Representative for a third term. I am honored that you have placed your trust in me to serve as your Representative for District 138. I look forward to the challenges ahead as we enter the second regular session of the 131 st Maine Legislature. I am honored to have been selected by leadership to serve as a member of the Joint Standing Committee for Appropriations and Financial Affairs. The Appropriations Committee is the most influential Committee in Augusta. This is a great honor for me, that lea dership found me suitable to steer the State of Maine’s finances. For this, I am grateful. Last year in the 131 st Legislature, we tackled some of the funding issues plaguing Maine’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure by passing LD 259. The new law creates a sustainable source of funding for the Highway Fund by dedicating 40 percent of the 5.5 percent sales tax on vehicle purchases and 40 percent of sales and use taxes collected by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. It is expected to generate more than $200 million for infrastructure repairs per biennium. I hope to work on more commonsense solutions such as this in the coming session. I look forward to continuing the work of ensuring that your tax dollars are well spent. I also look forward to working on legislation to lower taxes for all Mainers. I will make sure your voices continue to be heard in Augusta. Once again, thank you for the opportunity to represent you, the people of District 138. Please call me anytime at 207-287-1440 or email at Mark.Blier@legislature.maine.gov to keep me updated on those concerns. If you would like to be added to my email update list, you can do so by emailing me directly with your request. Sincerely,

Mark J. Blier State Representative Mark J. Blier State Representative

House District 138 Cornish, Limington, Buxton (Part) & Hollis (Part) House District 138 Cornish, Limington, Buxton (Part) & Hollis (Part)

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