Jul 30, 2015 the vermont historical society this week announced that former gov. He also served as the secretary of administration and secretary of human services in the administration of gov. Jim douglas will greet the public at phoenix books in downtown rutland on saturday, march 12, at 2 p. Books by jim douglas author of the vermont way goodreads. May 29, 2012 jim douglas says hes content for now to work for his alma mater and, above all, spend time with wife, dorothy, and their grandchildren. Our entire team is dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers in every way possible. The vermont historical society this week announced that former gov. The jim douglas you meet on the street is the same jim douglas you meet in the governors office or giving the inaugural address, says neale lunderville, general manager of burlington electric department, who ran douglass first campaign for. I just returned from an event featuring jim douglas, former governor of vermont. Jim douglas and current state archivist tanya marshall. His public sector career includes serving in the vermont house of representatives from 19771978 and as deputy state treasurer from 19951999.
James douglas is the pseudonym used by douglas jackson the popular scottish writer best known for the writing of historical fiction. Welcome to jim douglas auto sales, where we make customer satisfaction our first priority. Phoenix books archives page 2 of 3 rutland region chamber. The vermont way carries readers along on douglas s journey from volunteering on the 64 goldwater campaign to meeting with barack obama in the white house. The vermont way by governor jim douglas, his new political autobiography. James douglas has penned an autobiography in which he touches upon the highlights of almost 40 years in vermont politics. We found 2 records for douglas james in norwich, middlebury and 2 other cities in vermont. Manatee county homes for sale manatee county real estate fl. The state legislature, called the general assembly, consists of a senate with 30 members and a house of representatives with 150 members, all elected to twoyear terms.
Jim douglas news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message. Gay marriage in vermont faces veto by governor the new. Bernie sanders, guns, and the idea of vermont the new yorker. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Jim douglas hasnt been on a statewide ballot since 2008 but jim douglas for governor is still appearing on campaign finance filings with the vermont secretary of state.
Former governor jim douglas, pictured in his office under ross dining hall. The vermont way carries readers along on douglass journey from volunteering on the 64 goldwater campaign to meeting with barack obama in the white house. Jim douglas says he was acting on conscience in 2009 when he vetoed a samesex marriage law that had been passed by the state legislature. A republican, he was elected the 80th governor of the state in 2002 and was reelected three times with a majority of the vote.
Join governor jim douglas for a discussion of his new book, the vermont way. The times argus reports that the vermont state archives and records administration will host the event thursday at 4 p. On january 6, 2011, douglas became an executive in residence at middlebury college where he taught a 24 student course titled vermont government and politics. In 2011, democrat peter shumlin was elected to the post. Click here for 4 full quotes on health care or background on health care. Governor jim douglas has been serving the people of vermont for 30 years. Elected to the vermont house of representatives in 1972the same year he graduated from middlebury collegehis influence as a legislator increased quickly, becoming assistant majority leader in his second term and majority leader in his third term at the age of 25. Jims journey, jokes and judgments burlington free press. Jim douglas had won the chairmanship of the college republicans, a position that.
He was reelected three more times and rose to majority leader before leaving to join the senior staff of governor snelling. Former vermont governor jim douglas will discuss his new book the vermont way at the university of vermont at 2 pm on wednesday, september 3 in john dewey lounge, old mill. His first novel as james douglas was the 2011 published title the doomsday testament. James douglas in vermont vt 9 records found whitepages. We found 9 records for james douglas in colchester, hinesburg and 15 other cities in vermont. In 1994, douglas became state treasurer and was reelected three times. I tell a lot of folks, dont let this consume your life do your job, read a book. James holley douglas is an american politician from the state of vermont. Visitors can purchase the book as well as learn more about the author and publisher. Title official campaign web site jim douglas contributor names douglas, jim subject headings. Ive been doing some serious researching in my spare time, and for this trip, i was outfitted with books about vermont and thats it. Apr 06, 2009 as promised, vermont governor jim douglas has vetoed a bill that would legalize samesex marriage in the state.
Jim douglass born 1937 is an american author, activist, and christian theologian. Manatee county homes for sale manatee county real estate. Jim douglas will serve as the societys interim executive director while a national search is undertaken to replace mark. Jim douglas has 27 books on goodreads with 96 ratings. Ap vermont officials are celebrating the 10th anniversary of centralizing the states record archives. The library has obtained permission for the use of many materials in the collection, and presents additional materials for educational and research purposes in accordance with fair use under united states law. Douglas, vermonts governor from 2003 to 2011, is professor of the practice and an executive in residence at his alma mater, middlebury college. As promised, vermont governor jim douglas has vetoed a bill that would legalize samesex marriage in the state.
Douglas will begin his appointment in january when he teaches a course, vermont government and politics, during middleburys winter term. The vermont way carries readers along on douglas s journey from volunteeri. Jim douglas was first elected to the vermont house in 1972, just months after graduating from middlebury college. He is out with a new book, the vermont way, chronicling his decades in vermont politics, starting as a twentysomething elected to the state legislature, through his eight years as governor. Mike smith appointed secretary of agency of human services. Incumbent democratic governor howard dean did not run for reelection to a sixth full term as governor of vermont.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. This article needs additional citations for verification. We are doing our best, but these are very unusual times. Jim douglas for governor account still doling out campaign. The library of congress is making its web archives collection available for educational and research purposes. Middlebury college president ron liebowitz announced today that vermont governor jim douglas, a 1972 graduate of middlebury, will be an executive in residence at the college. Former governor jim douglass autobiography, the vermont way, details his thirtyeightyear political service to vermonters. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Jan 17, 2016 bernie sanders, guns, and the idea of vermont. Jim douglas auto sales is proud to be a member of the pontiac, mi business community and to bring one of the greatest selections of used automobiles in the region. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. The vermont way includes fortyone photographs that bring history to life, creating a portrait of jim douglas and the state of vermont. Jim douglas will discuss his book, the vermont way, and sign books after his talk.
In his new book, governor jim douglas takes you on a guided tour of vermont history and politics. Born douglas jackson and christened james douglas jackson, he uses the pen name james douglas, when writing mystery thrillers. In 2002, he was elected to the first of four terms as vermonts 80 th governor. List of books and articles about vermont history online. Many of the books were from my home collection, but plenty of others were new to me, picked up at the northshire bookstore on a cold, winter day. Douglas talks to voters at middleburys ilsley public. On august 27, 2009, douglas announced that he would not seek reelection for a fifth term in 2010. Vermont state legislative records, dated 201111, tired of media reports of fundraising and poll results instead of policy issues. The event is cosponsored by the center for research on vermont and the uvm department of. Nov 05, 2014 join governor jim douglas for a discussion of his new book, the vermont way.
Official facebook page for the tokyobased crime and thriller author jim douglas. His 1st novel, tokyo nights, was released to much acclaim and panache. When still in grade school, his parents bill, a greyhound bus driver and marilyn, an administrator moved rusty and his sister to stowe, vermont. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Jim douglas has 27 books on goodreads with 95 ratings. Jim douglas of vermont said wednesday that he would veto a samesex marriage bill if it reached his desk, setting a new hurdle for a measure that had been moving swiftly through the. Uvm president tom sullivan will introduce governor douglas, who will sign books after his talk. A great book for lovers of vermont and vermont history. Official campaign web site jim douglas library of congress.
Fortyone photographs help bring this history to life, creating a portrait of jim douglas and the state of vermont. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle. In the book, due to be released before years end, douglas offers some candid thoughts on some of the state and federal lawmakers with whom he worked during a political career. Earlier that year, jim douglas had won the chairmanship of the.
On august 27, 2009, douglas announced that he would not seek reelection for a. He succeeds al gobeille, who stepped down at the end of june. Subtitled a republican governor leads americas most liberal state. Now, first and foremost governor douglas is a true friend of vermonts captive insurance industry. The event is cosponsored by the center for research on vermont and the uvm department of political science. James holley douglas born june 21, 1951 is an american politician from the state of vermont. It may find less purchase with the general reader, uninterested in learning about douglas service on the vermont houses 1973 dress code committee or the finer points of his fifteenpart plan to. He and his wife, shelley douglass, founded the ground zero center for nonviolent action in poulsbo, washington, and marys house, a catholic worker house in birmingham, alabama. The 2002 vermont gubernatorial election took place on november 5, 2002. Jim douglas will serve as the societys interim executive director.
Rutland region chamber of commerce leading businesses. Republican jim douglas defeated democratic candidate doug racine and independent candidate cornelius hogan, among others, to succeed him. Douglas was then elected secretary of state, where he served for twelve years. Manatee county real estate, sarasota county homes for sale, fl houses, parrish realty, manatee properties, bradenton townhomes, sarasota land by. The vermont way is published by common ground, new haven vermont. We ask for your patience, though, as fulfillment is considerably slower than usual. In 2003, jim douglas, a republican, succeeded democrat howard dean, who retired after serving since 1991. In 1997 the douglasses received the pacem in terris award. Doing it his way vermonts 80th governor continues to serve by virginia lindauer simmon. Former vermont governor jim douglas to launch new book at uvm. Former vermont governor jim douglas to launch new book at.