Joan F. Cohen (born November 2, 1962) is an American attorney and politician. Cohen, a Democrat, served a single two-year term in the Maine House of Representatives from District 113, which included the North Deering neighborhood in Portland as well as a portion of adjacent Falmouth.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree in History for the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (1986) and a J.D. degree from the University of Virginia School of Law (1989). She is married to former Portland Mayor Jim Cohen.[2]
Joan Cohen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 113th District | |
| In office December 3, 2008 – December 2010 | |
| Preceded by | John Brautigam |
| Succeeded by | Mark Dion |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1962 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Portland, Maine |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign University of Virginia School of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
Career
editFrom 1989 to 2000, Cohen practiced law in a variety of ways; she worked as a corporate real estate attorney for Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam & Roberts, served as assistant general counsel to the Maine State Chamber of Commerce (1992–94), general counsel for the Maine Medical Association (1994–98), and owned her own practice (1998-2000).
Political positions
editAt the time of her election, Cohen favored more restrictions on firearm ownership and was on the board of Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence. She supported a statewide ban on smoking on bar and restaurant patios and decks, the implementation of a limited local option sales tax, and opposed the teaching of intelligent design in public schools.[2] Cohen, who is Jewish, served on the board of the Jewish Community Alliance and sponsored a joint resolution commemorating the Holocaust.[3]
References
edit- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ a b Busby, Chris (October 27, 2008). "Voters' Guide 2008: State House District 113". The Bollard. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "Sponsors". legislature.maine.gov. Retrieved 21 April 2020.