WILLEM W. JEWETT was born in New Rochelle, New York, on August 23, 1963, and became a resident of Ripton in 1996.

Occupation: Attorney.

He was educated at Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine (B.A., psychology, 1985); Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon (J.D., 1994; certificate in natural resource law). He is married to Jean Dickson Cherouny and they have two daughters, Anneke and Abigail.

Organizations (past and present): Ripton School Board; District 9 Environmental Commission; Addison County Regional Planning Commission; Vermont Bar Association; Moosalamoo Association; Vermont Audubon.

Member of the House: 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008. House Judiciary Committee 2003-2008. Joint Committee on Judicial Retention 2007-2008 (vice chair), 2009-10 (chair). Assistant Majority Leader 2011-12.

Among the issues that Willem advocates passionately for are a healthy and sustainable environment; providing public education through excellent local schools; rebuilding our transportation infrastructure; a more careful approach toward carcinogenic chemicals; and outdoor recreation and athletic competition.
Home phone: 388-0320. PO Box 129, Ripton, VT 05766. willem.jewett@gmail.com