Margaret Deirdre O’Neill is a Member of the Maine House of Representatives
from the 15th district. She assumed office on December 7, 2016 and was preceded over by Justin Chenette who is also an American politician from Maine. Chenette, a Democrat, formerly represented District 31 in the Maine Senate. Chenette made history at age 21 becoming the youngest legislator in Maine, and was one of five openly gay members of the Maine Legislature
Profile Summary
Name | Margaret Deirdre O’Neill |
Gender | Female |
Date of Birth | November, 1938 |
Nationality | Republic of Ireland |
Occupation | Politician |
Children | Son, Actor Peter Kay. |
Net Worth | $900,000 |
Margaret Early Life
O’Neil grew up in Saco, Maine and attended Catherine McAuley High School in Portland. She graduated with a degree in Classics and History from the University of King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. O’Neil served in the Maine Conservation Corps and later worked as a park ranger at Ferry Beach State Park in Saco.
Margaret also studied at Dalhousie University (BA) and finally at University of Maine School of Law to pursue her career in law.
Margaret Career Journey
Margaret “Maggie” O’Neil is an American politician who is currently representing the city of Saco in the 15th district in the Maine House of Representatives.
O’Neil was first elected to the Maine House of Representatives in November of 2016, succeeding fellow Democrat Justin Chenette. At that time, she was the youngest woman serving in the Maine Legislature. She currently serves as the House Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and as a member of the Government Oversight Committee.[4] O’Neil is currently a student at the University of Maine School of Law.
She was also a Lecturer (Education) at School of Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Biology Centre United Kingdom
Margaret’s Husband
Margaret is married to Michael John Kay, and they have a son together, Peter John Kay who is an English actor, singer, and stand-up comedian who was born on July 2, 1973, in Bolton, Lancashire, England.
Margaret’s Death
Margaret Deirdre O’Neil, 83 was the only child of John and Helen of Beverly Farms, Mass. and Boca Grande, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2021.
Margaret Net Worth
Margaret’s net worth is estimated to be worth over $900,000