Joe Acinapura
Joe Acinapura (b. May 13, 1938) is a former Republican member of the Vermont House of Representatives, representing Rutland-7 from November 2005 to 2013.
Acinapura served as Selectman from 1991 to 1993 and as Chair of the Brandon Select Board from 1991 to 1992. He was a candidate for the Vermont State Senate in 1996 but was not elected. He then served as Chair of the Vermont Republican Party from 2003 to 2004.
Acinapura was a High School Teacher from 1960 to 1961. He then served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1989. From 1992 to 1997, he was a professor at the College of St. Joseph. He then coached Supervisory Union Basketball at Rutland Northeast from 2000 to 2005. Acinapura also worked as a Auditor for the Brandon Fire District from 2003 to 2005. In 2005 he was Chair of the Vermont Parole Board for the State of Vermont.
Acinapura earned his B.A. from Rutgers University in 1960. He went on to receive his M.A. from the University of Colorado in 1970.
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Joe Acinapura endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[1]
Elections
2012
Acinapura did not seek re-election in 2012.[2][3]
2010
Acinapura ran for re-election to the Rutland 7 District in 2010. He ran unopposed in the primary election and in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Acinapura served on these committees:
- Appropriations, Clerk
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Acinapura served on these committees:
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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Personal
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Acinapura and his wife, Lois, have two children.
External links
- Vermont Legislature - Legislative Directory
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Vermont Elected Officials and Leaders; Submits Required Presidential Primary Petition," September 29, 2011
- ↑ Vermonet Secretary of State - Official Primary Results
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State - Official primary candidate list
- ↑ Vermont Elections Division - 2010 Election Results
