Karl Turner (American politician) explained

Karl W. Turner
State Senate:Maine
State:Maine
District:11th
Term Start:2000
Term End:2008
Preceded:Jeffery Butland
Succeeded:Gerald Davis
Birth Date:23 March 1942
Birth Place:Eastport, Maine
Party:Republican

Karl W. Turner (born March 23, 1942) is an American politician and businessperson from Maine. Turner served as a Republican State Senator from Maine's 11th District, representing part of Cumberland County, including the population centers of Falmouth and his residence in Cumberland. He served from 2000 to 2008, when he was replaced by fellow Republican Gerald Davis.[1]

Turner served on the town council of Falmouth, Maine from 1985 to 1991. On August 8, 2011, Turner was appointed as trustee of the University of Maine System.[2] [3]

Personal

Turner was born on March 23, 1942, in Eastport, Maine. He graduated from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering in 1965.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Karl Turner's Biography - Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 7 July 2013.
  2. News: University of Maine System. 7 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20151023205545/http://www2.maine.edu/board/board_membership.php. 23 October 2015. dead.
  3. News: Maine Voices: University system seeks a grand bargain to accomplish a grand plan. Turner. Karl. March 8, 2013. Portland Press Herald. 7 July 2013.