Alison H. Clarkson
Alison H. Clarkson (born April 26, 1955) is a Democratic American politician. She has served in the Vermont Senate from the Windsor district since 2017. Clarkson is the Senate Majority Leader.[1] She previously served in the Vermont House of Representatives from the Windsor 5 district from 2005 to 2017.[2][3]
Alison H. Clarkson | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Vermont Senate | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Becca Balint |
| Member of the Vermont Senate from the Windsor district | |
| In office January 4, 2017 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Campbell |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Windsor 5 district | |
| In office January 5, 2005 – January 4, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jack W. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Kimbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 26, 1955 Buffalo, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
Personal life
Clarkson is married to Oliver R. Goodenough, with whom she has two sons, Ward and William.[4]
Clarkson lives in Woodstock, Vermont. She earned her bachelor's degree from Harvard College.[4]
State Senator
Clarkson serves as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs; as Clerk of the Senate Committee on Government Operations; and as a member of the State Workforce Development Board.[4] She is also a member of the Senate Sexual Harassment Panel and the Legislative Committee on Judicial Rules.[4]
References
- "Women to lead Vt. Senate; Woodstock's Clarkson named majority leader". Vnews.com. 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- "Woodstock Rep. Seeks Vermont Senate Seat". Vnews.com. 2016-04-26. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
- "Senator Alison Clarkson". Legislature.vermont.gov. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
- "Senator Alison Clarkson". legislature.vermont.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-21.