Biographical Profile for Jerry Trudell
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187 Route 105
West Charleston,VT |
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Jerry Trudell's positions and views on the issues:
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General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies)
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I am running a "campaign of ideas" because we need new ideas.
My primary idea is to build a statewide public transit system , because transportation is the second largest household expense for most Vermonters. I would begin this initiative by using my own salary as Congressman to begin financing the system. I would do this by purchasing pre -owned minivans and buses. I would also set up a transportation co- op to create a structure for this project. Since this would be structured as a nonprofit co-op there would not be a fare required for residents. This alone could provide a significant economic boost to the economy by putting money directly in the pockets of working people and creating more commerce throughout the state (trickle up economics). The first vans would run in the N.E. Kingdom as the NEK is the most remote and economically challenged region of Vermont.
Expansion of the system could be easily funded by diverting money from boondoggle projects, such as 183 million dollar beltway around Burlington, or the so called "southern connector", a proposed waste of 18 million dollars. New highway construction such as this suck up the lions share of Federal highway dollars (54 million this year alone)
On a related note I am also believe that we should also do a better job of maintaining our existing roadways, which is a public safety issue.
On healthcare, we need to address the problems with our current system. Healthcare in America is the most expensive in the world but not the best , according to the World Health Organization, which rates the U.S. at # 37 in the world! We need to start with the current nursing shortage. I am proposing the following solution: Provide a package of incentives for nurses to obtain their teaching degree, as there is a waiting line for entry into nursing school because of a shortage of nursing teachers. We need to make therapeutic massage readily available as this can improve the quality of care at the same time that we [Response was truncated to maximum response length of 2000 characters.]
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Personal: (gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and
ages, home town, current residence)
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I am a pilot, photographer, publisher, small business man and community organizer.
My diverse background and travels have taken me from the hills of Vermont to Capitol hill, where I worked for SANE during the 80s' nuclear weapons buildup.. I have had to make the most from the very least as a daily necessity. This is what prepares me best to seek innovative solutions to the problems we face in the new millennium, which threaten our global peace, security and prosperity. Together we can build a 21st century future of solutions to the challenges we face today.
Contact Information:
Email address: Jerrypilot2000@yahoo.com
Website Address : http://www.Trudellforcongress.com
Telephone: 802-922-2145
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Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports)
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Resume?
GERALD P. TRUDELL
Education and Technical Training:
*Johnson State College, Johnson VT 1973- 1975
Subjects: Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Political Science, and Mass Communication.
* University of the District of Columbia Aerospace Tech. 1979-1980
Subject: Aircraft Mechanics
*Freeway Airport Flight School obtained Private Pilots License Jan. 1980
*Lawrence Ruggeri Photography studied commercial photography, 1983- 1984
*Towson State College, Towson, MD 1984-1986
Subject: Mass Communication and Radio Production
Director of Jazz Department, WCVT FM 89.7- Towson State radio station, Baltimore,
MD
*Downtown Community Television DCTV, Film and Video Production
*Manhattan Neighborhood Network Produced television programming for Manhattan
Public Access TV
*Munson Earth Moving, Diesel Mechanic's Apprentice 2004
Organizing Projects and Background:
*1998- Present- Active in community affairs in Burlington VT. Organized support for a
downtown supermarket, when the local price chopper closed. Also focused public attention
on deficiencies in Mc Neil power plant regarding its impact on public health in the adjacent low
income housing project.
*1995- Board Member of the Cherry Tree Association, a community development organization
based in Mott Haven, S. Bronx. My activities as a board member incude: 1. Coordinating
youth programs, 2. Coordinating logistics for community gardening network (seeds, tools,
compost, fence, etc.) organized opposition to medical waste incinerator in Mott Haven
*1992- Present- Co Director of Lower East Side Garden Procession, a yearly cultural event
organized to draw attention and support for community gardens
*1993, Oct. - 6th St. and Ave. B Garden. Initiated and organized a free holistic clinic to
demonstrate the values of massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, and other alternative
modalities.
*1989- 1991 Volunteer at St. Brigid's Church Men's Shelter (contact: [Response was truncated to maximum response length of 2000 characters.]
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Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics)
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I am a Licenced Pilot, Aerial Photographer, and Publisher of my own aerial photographs of Vermont. Currently I am test marketing note cards in a variety of stores in Northern and Central Vermont. This gives me personal experience in small business, and the contact with other other small businesses, to appreciate their needs.
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Military: (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals,
honors, discharge date and type)
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I enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 to leave my home. I recieved an early discharge at the age of 18 when the United States began reducing the size of active duty forces. Nonetheless my short but sweet military experiance taught me that I could get up at 4:30 in the morning, run a mile around the track, pick up my M-16a1 and get in the breakfast line in time to wolf down a plate of army culunary delight. Then I learned how to force march 10 to 20 miles a day fully loaded with gear and arrive at the rifle range for target practice. Much to my surprise I qualified as a sharp shooter, with the ability to hit pop up silohettes from hundreds of yards with consistancy. All in all I do not regret my short but sweet military experiance and consider it an asset.
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Civic: (past and present organizations, charities involvement)
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I have been involved with many aspects of community organizing and have delt with a range of issues. See my Resume for more detailed information as well as references.
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Political: (dates and titles of previously held political offices)
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I have never been interested in holding public office untill the past few years, turn of events. I have always been registered as an indendent as I do not choose to affiliate myself with ANY political party. It is my conviction that we need to improve our political process by including more independent voices in congress. It is my hope to be one of those voices that we need more than ever if we are to meet the challanges of the 21st century.
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Religion: (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs)
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I embrace all faiths as legitimate attempts to connect with our spiritual side.
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Accomplishments: (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements)
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I have been involved in a range of community issues, taken a variety of initiatives on behalf of my community and, had some successes notably the downtown supermarket, in Burlington, VT, and other local issues.
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