Shap Smith
| Shap Smith | ||
| Vermont House Of Representatives, Lamoille-Washington 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 6, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $604.79/week | |
| Per diem | $162/day (non-commuter) $61/day (commuter) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Vermont, 1987 | |
| J.D. | Indiana University, 1991 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 16, 1965 | |
| Place of birth | Danbury, Connecticut | |
| Profession | Lawyer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Smith earned his BA from the University of Vermont in 1987. He went on to receive his JD from Indiana University in 1991.
Smith is a lawyer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Vermont Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judicial Rules, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| Vermont Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judicial Rules | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| Vermont Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
Smith won re-election in the 2012 election for Vermont House of Representatives Lamoille-Washington. Smith was unopposed in the August 28 Democratic primary and won re-election in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2010
Shap Smith ran for re-election to the Lamoille-Washington 1 District in 2010. He and Peter Peltz (D) both won in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Vermont House of Representatives, Lamoille-Washington 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| |
2,441 | |||
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2,127 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Smith was up for election, he collected $5,665 in donations.[4]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Vermont House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Shap Smith's campaign in 2010 | |
| Campaign Research Center | $1,000 |
| Miller, Eric & Elizabeth | $500 |
| Vermont Association Of Realtors | $500 |
| Walgreens | $300 |
| Comcast | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $5,665 |
Recent news
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Shap Smith News Feed
- House Speaker says May 11 adjournment for Vermont Legislature is in view - vtdigger.org
- Speaker Smith Guides House To Finish Line - Vermont Public Radio
- 2013 Vt. legislative session in the books - WCAX
- Photo Gallery: Adjournment Day and highlights from the 2013 legislative session - vtdigger.org
- Legislative courage - Stowe Today
- Irene's End Is In Sight For Northfield Couple - Vermont Public Radio
- Vt. lawmakers try to wrap up money matters before adjournment - WCAX
- Tax Evasion: Vermont Legislators Dodge Final Fight With Shumlin - Seven Days
- Lawmakers give in on tax changes - WCAX
- Lawmakers Drop Tax Demand; Adjournment In Sight - Vermont Public Radio
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Personal
Smith and his wife, Melissa Volansky, have two children.
External links
- Vermont Legislature - Legislative Directory
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
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