Clem Bissonnette Explained

Clem Bissonnette
State House:Vermont
District:Chittenden-6-7
Term Start:2009
Term End:2019
Successor:Hal Colston
Birth Date:8 April 1945
Birth Place:Winooski, Vermont, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Sharon
Residence:Guildhall, Vermont
Alma Mater:Champlain College

Clement Joseph Bissonnette (born April 8, 1945) is an American politician in the state of Vermont. He was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives, sitting as a Democrat from the Chittenden-6-7 district, representing Winooski and part of Burlington, Vermont. He was first elected in 2008.[1]

In September 2018, Bissonnette announced that he and his wife Sharon had decided to move to Guildhall, Vermont, so he would no longer be able to represent Winooski.[2] However, because the move was sudden Bissonnette was still on the 2018 ballot in Winooski. He won reelection despite his plans to move.[3] Bissonette initially said he would serve the term he was elected to, but ultimately resigned his seat moved to Guildhall [4] in early 2019.

Governor Phil Scott appointed Hal Colston to replace Bissonnette for the 2019 and 2020 term.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Clement Bissonnette.
  2. Web site: Vermont Rep. Bissonnette to Resign, Opening Seat in Winooski.
  3. Web site: He Couldn't Lose: Bissonnette to Represent Winooski in Vermont House.
  4. Web site: Bissonnette Again Announces He'll Resign from the Legislature.
  5. Web site: Scott Taps Colston to Fill Winooski Seat in Vermont House.