John S. Rodgers (born July 29, 1965) is an American politician who served in the Vermont Senate from the Essex-Orleans district from 2013 to 2021. He previously served in the Vermont House of Representatives from the Orleans-Caledonia 1 district from 2003 to 2011.[1]
John S. Rodgers | |
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![]() Rodgers in 2018 | |
Member of the Vermont Senate from the Essex-Orleans district | |
In office January 9, 2013 – January 6, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Vincent Illuzzi |
Succeeded by | Russ Ingalls |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Orleans-Caledonia 1 district | |
In office January 8, 2003 – January 5, 2011 | |
Preceded by | David C. Hathaway |
Succeeded by | Vicki Strong |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Johnsbury, Vermont | July 29, 1965
Political party | Republican (2024-present) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic |
As a representative of the rural and relatively conservative Northeast Kingdom, Rodgers has been known for his idiosyncratic stances on issues that are often at odds with his party. Most notably, he is a vocal gun control opponent and was one of the most visible opponents of S.55, the first major gun control bill passed in Vermont.[2][3]
He ran as a write-in candidate in the Democratic primary for Governor of Vermont in 2018.[4]
Rodgers proposed a controversial bill proposing the banning of cellphone use for people under the age of 21.[5]
Rodgers lives on a farm which has been in his family for over 200 years.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Senator John Rodgers". Legislature.vermont.gov. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
- ^ https://vtdigger.org/2018/04/10/rodgers-vocal-gun-rights-advocate-weighs-run-governor/
- ^ https://www.sevendaysvt.com/OffMessage/archives/2018/05/08/montpeculiar-rodgers-resurrects-gun-debate-in-vermont-senate
- ^ Freese, Alicia (2018-04-10). "Pro-Gun Vermont Senator John Rodgers Considers Run for Governor". Sevendaysvt.com. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
- ^ Norman, Greg (2020-01-10). "Vermont Democrat lawmaker introduces bill to ban cellphones for people under 21". Fox News. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ^ https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2023-04-27/west-glovers-john-rodgers-on-why-there-are-so-few-working-class-people-in-the-vt-legislature