Legislative Update

Lessons from a freshman legislator, a review of the first session of the 132nd legislature

Rep. Stephan Bunker is serving his first term in the Maine House of Representatives. He is a member of the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee and the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.

Bunker’s career in public safety began as a municipal and county police officer. Later, he served as a police academy cadre, EMT, corrections officer and 9-1-1 dispatcher. Additionally, he has been a volunteer firefighter for 46 years. He is also a veteran, having served in the Army and later the Coast Guard Reserves, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander.

Bunker is also active in his community. He completed 35 years on the select board, is an officer in the local American Legion Post, a member of the Elks and Rotary Clubs and a member of the Wilton Fish & Game Club. He also serves on the Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce and the Farmington Historical Society.

He resides in Farmington with his wife, Cheryl.