Michael V. Saxl | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office December 6, 2000 – December 4, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | G. Steven Rowe |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Colwell |
| Majority Leader of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office December 3, 1998 – December 6, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Carol Kontos |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Colwell |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| In office March 1, 1995 – December 4, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | James V. Oliver |
| Succeeded by | John Eder |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Portland, Maine |
| Alma mater | Bowdoin College (AB) University of Maine (JD) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Michael V. Saxl is American lawyer and former politician from Maine. Saxl, who lived in Portland's West End, was a member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 117th – 120th legislatures (1995–2002).[1] He was Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives from 2001–02. He is a Democrat.[2]
Saxl, a native of Bangor, was elected in a special election in February 1995 to replace Jim Oliver, who resigned to join the Peace Corps.[3] He won 61% of the vote, beating both a Republican and a Green Independent. He was a second year law student at the time of election and son of fellow State Representative Jane Saxl of Bangor.[4]
Saxl was elected Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives at the age of 33, the youngest Speaker since John L. Martin was elected at 32.[5]
After leaving the Maine House of Representatives, Saxl became a lobbyist, including Winter Harbor Properties, a real estate firm.[6]