John S. Rodgers | |
|---|---|
 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 | July 29, 1965 St. Johnsbury, Vermont |
| Political party | Democratic |
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]
He ran as a write-in candidate in the Democratic primary for Governor of Vermont in 2018. [2]
Rodgers also proposed a controversial bill proposing the banning of cellphone use for people under the age of 21. [3]
Rogers lives on a farm which has been in his family for over 200 years. [4]
References
- ^ "Senator John Rodgers". Legislature.vermont.gov. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
- ^ 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?mc_cid=6b0f10fd7e&mc_eid=724c3509d3