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Peter Shumlin: Vermont's Progressive Leader and Green Governor

Peter Shumlin, born on March 23, 1956, in Brattleboro, VT, is the 81st Governor of Vermont and a champion of green initiatives. His political career includes serving in the VT House of Representatives and Senate, and as a member of the town's select board. Elected in 2010, he won by a narrow margin against Brian Dubie. Shumlin's priorities include job creation, healthcare reform, and sustainable energy solutions, exemplified by his signature on the Renewable Energy Bill and his initiative to establish an Energy Center at the University of Vermont. He is an influential figure in the Democratic Party.

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Peter Shumlin: Vermont's Progressive Leader and Green Governor

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  1. Peter Shumlin Vermont has a population of a 625,741. Peter Shumlin is the 81st Governor and greenest governor of VT.

  2. Personal History Early Life • Birth • He was born in Brattleboro, VT • On March 23, 1956 • Family • Peter has 2 parents • He had No siblings • He got Divorced • Has 2 kids • Education • Graduated from Wesleyan University

  3. Political Life • Before Governor • Peter served VT. House of Reps. and senate • Then Served on town’s select board • He was appointed to empty seat in VT House of Reps. in 1990 • Shumlin then Served on the Rules, Finance, Appropriations, and the Transportation committees. Election • He Faced Brian Dubiein in 2010 • He Won by 4,000 votes.

  4. Contribution to American way of life • Peter Shumlin singed a Renewable energy Bill into law.

  5. Contribution to American way of life • Peter Is bringing a new Energy Center to VT. • He’s holding the Energy Center at the university of Vermont.

  6. Lasting Importance • Peter Shumlin is a Green Governor and he his part of the Democratic Party. His priorities include Jobs, Healthcare, Connect Vermont, Reducing Recidivism and Investigating Pre-K Education, Revitalizing Agriculture in VT, and the Energy and Environment.

  7. Works Cited • 3 of My sources • "Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin." Web. 29 March 2012. <http://www.nga.org>. • "Peter Shumlin." Web. 3 Apr. 2012. <http://web.ebscohost.com>. • Janssen, Sarah, ed. The World Almanac. New York: Infobase Learning, 2012. Print.

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