One Board Member, Six Recusals, No Stated Reason: Maine Licensing Board Asked to Clarify the Record

Maine officials say Board member Benjamin Strick’s reasons for recusing himself from five recent social worker licensing complaints were not stated on the public record or separately provided to Board staff. An earlier recusal from another complaint by the same complainant has now prompted additional transparency questions.
Maine Licensing Board Receives Formal Complaint Against OCFS Investigations Supervisor Christina Codere

A formal licensing complaint against Maine OCFS Investigations Supervisor Christina L. Codere has been submitted to the Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure. This article summarizes the complaint packet, key exhibits, and procedural status while providing readers access to the complete source documents.
Five Maine OCFS Social Workers Face State Licensing Board Following Individual Professional Complaints

Five licensed Maine OCFS social workers—including Director Bobbi Johnson—are scheduled to appear before the Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure following five individual professional complaints. Official notices confirm all five complaints will be presented during the Board’s August 14, 2026 meeting.
