About Tom Sawyer
Born 1949. Tom Sawyer is an American politician.
W. Tom Sawyer, Jr. (born March 17, 1949) is an American politician and businessperson from Maine. A Republican, Sawyer represented Bangor, Maine in the Maine Senate from 2000 to 2004, when he was defeated for re-election by Democrat Joe Perry.
He served on the Bangor City Council from 1986 to 1993, including a year (1989) as the ceremonial mayor.
While campaigning for the State Senate in 2002, Sawyer said his top priorities were "the economy, the environment and education", including lower taxes for businesses.
A businessperson, Sawyer has been an investor and partner in a number of ventures, including Bangor Historic Raceway, Turtle Head Marina, and Southwest Harbor Boat Marina.
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Who is Tom Sawyer?
Maine politician and businessperson
When was Tom Sawyer born?
Tom Sawyer was born on 17 March 1949 in Bangor.
What is Tom Sawyer's occupation?
Tom Sawyer is a politician.
What nationality is Tom Sawyer?
Tom Sawyer is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Sawyer (Maine politician)
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