| I serve on the Portland School Committee (since 2001) and go to the University of Southern Maine for music performance in oboe (since 2002). I have been dedicated to Green politics since 1994, and recently ran for State Representative in House District 120 encompassing Munjoy Hill, Old Port and lower West End. | Ben Meiklejohn's Experience: - President of University of Maine Student Government, 1995-1997
- AmeriCorps Maine's Promise Member, with Munjoy Hill Community Policing Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters, 1998-1999
- Maine Green Independent Party Chairman, 2000-2004
- At-Large Portland School Committee Member, 2001-present
- Board of Directors, Maine Songwriters Association, 2002-2004
- University of Southern Maine Student Representative to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees, 2002-present
Education and Recognitions: - Elizabeth Morris Peacemaker Award, 1996
- University of Maine Outstanding Acheivement Award in Community Service, 1997
- Community Service Leadership Recognition, City of Portland Community Policing Program, December, 1999
- B.A. in English, Concentration in Creative Writing, Univ. of Maine, 2001
- Best Politician, Portland Phoenix Reader's Poll, 2001
- Best Street Personality, Casco Bay Weekly, 2002
- Student of Music Performance--oboe, University of Southern Maine, 2002-present
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