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Board preliminarily denies John Loftus’s application on education grounds in 2–1 vote; public commenters offer follow‑up information
Summary
The board preliminarily denied John Loftus’s application for not meeting educational requirements under 32 M.R.S. §6214‑C(1)(D); the motion passed 2–1 with one recorded opposed vote. Public commenters asked the board to review Shawna Hynes’s file and said they would submit additional information regarding Loftus.
The Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors preliminarily denied John Loftus’s initial application after concluding the applicant did not meet the educational requirements in 32 M.R.S. §6214‑C(1)(D). The motion was made by Complaint Officer Lisa Williams and seconded by Laurence Gross; the recorded vote on the motion was 2 in favor, 1 opposed, with Laurence Gross recorded as opposed.
During the public‑comment period, Lacey Bailey asked the board to review applicant Shawna Hynes at the next meeting. Nick Loscocco told the board he would provide additional information to staff regarding applicant “Johnny Loftus”; Board Manager Michael Tarr advised him to email the board or send the material directly to staff. The minutes do not reconcile the difference in how the applicant’s name was spelled by the commenter.
