Jodi Rell
American politician, 87th Governor
Born
June 16th, 1946
79 years ago
Died
November 20th, 2024
0 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 87th Governor of Connecticut from 2004 to 2011. Prior to the governorship, held the position of Lieutenant Governor from 1997 to 2004. Rell was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for more than a decade, representing the 107th district. During the governorship, focused on issues such as budget policies, education reform, and health care.
Served as the first female Governor of Connecticut
Implemented education reforms during governorship
Led efforts to address budget shortfalls in Connecticut
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