JEANETTE WHITE of Putney, was born in Thief River Falls,
Minnesota.
She is married to William “Bill” White and they have one daughter and one son.
DURING HER FIRST SESSION, JEANETTE SPONSORED OR HELPED PASS LEGISLATION THAT:
Requires labeling and registration of genetically modified seeds and plants.
Lowers prescription drug prices.
Requires more cost disclosure by pharmaceutical companies.
Moves the state forward in it's purchase of the hydro dams.
Strengthens end-of-life decisions.
Provides more options for long term care.
Modifies school funding while preserving equal education
JEANETTE CONTINUES TO WORK FOR:
A Robust agricultural community.
Universal access health care.
Preservation of our environment.
A strong public education system.
A livable wage for all of us.
Protection of civil liberties.
Education
Post graduate courses at UVM in Brattleboro; Southern Illinois University, Cartondale, Illinois (M.S.,
community development, 1972); University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa (B.S., political science and sociology,
1965).
Community Service
Putney Selectboard
United Way
Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center
Leadership Southeast
Vermont and Vermont Community Development Board.
Employment
Health Administrator at Sojourns Community Health Clinic in Westminster.
Legislative Service
State Senator-Windham County (2002-2004)
Please contact me at:
jwhite@leg.state.vt.us
