Bob Kiss
Bob Kiss | |
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Christopher A. Pearson | |
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Born | Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. | April 1, 1947
Political party | Progressive |
Spouse | Jackie Majoros |
Children | Matt Wohl |
Alma mater | Knox College |
Bob Kiss (born April 1, 1947) is an American politician and former mayor of
Biography
Kiss has
Since 1971, when he moved to Burlington, he has been working in the human services field. In 1981, Kiss was hired as director of the Community Action program for
Political life
Legislative record
Kiss was elected to a seat in the Vermont House of Representatives in 2000 as the standard-bearer of the Progressive Party. He quickly earned the respect of his colleagues and was subsequently anointed leader of the Progressive Party
Kiss represented the Chittenden 3-4 House district. He stepped down from the legislature on April 1, 2006, after being elected mayor of Burlington. Governor James Douglas appointed Christopher Pearson, also a Progressive, to serve the remainder of Kiss's term.[citation needed]
Mayor of Burlington
Kiss was elected mayor of Burlington on March 7, 2006. In the election, he prevailed over opponents Hinda Miller, Democrat, and Kevin Curley, Republican. With his election Kiss became the second Vermont Progressive to be elected to the office (Peter Clavelle was the first). Bernie Sanders, who is associated with the party but not a member, had been elected to this office prior to Clavelle. Kiss won re-election in 2009 to a second term as Burlington mayor by edging Republican City Council President Kurt Wright in the third round of instant-runoff voting after receiving 29% of the first round votes.[3]
During his re-election campaign Kiss was endorsed by Vermont's
Vermont Senate candidacy
Kiss announced in May 2012 he would run as an independent for the Vermont Senate.[8] Kiss finished eighth of 14 candidates running for six seats.[9]
Affiliations
As mayor, Kiss was a member of the
Personal
Bob lives in a Burlington duplex with his companion of more than 30 years, Jackie Majoros.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "Endorsement Quotes". Re-elect Bob Kiss, the best choice for mayor. WordPress. February 12, 2009. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ^ Steimle, Susie (November 30, 2011). "Burlington Mayor Kiss won't seek re-election". www.wcax.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ Slota, Bianca (March 3, 2009). "Kiss Wins in Instant Runoff Voting". www.wcax.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "Judge Throws Out Burlington Telecom Suit". Vermont Public Radio. September 26, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ Totten, Shay (September 2, 2011). "Citibank Sues Burlington, Seeks Repossession of Burlington Telecom". Seven Days. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ Midura, Kyle (June 20, 2012). "Burlington's credit rating drops again". www.wcax.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "Burlington Telecom". www.burlingtontelecom.net. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ Bromage, Andy (May 24, 2012). "Bob Kiss: I'm Running for State Senate as an Independent". Seven Days. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ Machado, Tyler (November 7, 2012). "More Election Results: Statehouse Races and Burlington Ballot Items". Seven Days. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "Mayors Against Illegal Guns: Coalition Members". Archived from the original on January 6, 2007.