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Peter Shumlin. Vermont has a population of 625,741 . Peter Shumlin is the 81 st Governor and greenest governor of VT. 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
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Peter Shumlin Vermont has a population of 625,741. Peter Shumlin is the 81st Governor and greenest governor of VT.
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
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.
Contribution to American way of life • Peter Shumlin singed a Renewable energy Bill into law.
Contribution to American way of life • Peter broughta new Energy Center to VT. • He’s holding the Energy Center at the university of Vermont.
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.
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.