Brandon Riker
Brandon Riker was a 2016 Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Vermont.[1] He withdrew from the race in March 2016.[2]
Biography
Riker graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Washington College with an undergraduate degree in economics. He later earned his M.S. from the London School of Economics. Riker is a political organizer and entrepreneur.[1]
Elections
2016
Riker ran for lieutenant governor in 2016. He withdrew from the race in March 2016 prior to the filing deadline, citing his inexperience as a candidate as having damaged his campaign.[2]
Campaign themes
2016
Riker's campaign website summarized his platform:
| “ | Brandon is running for Lt. Governor because he understands the difficulties Vermont’s small businesses face in competing in a 21st century economy with 20th century infrastructure. As of now, Vermonters have the lowest rate of broadband internet connectivity in New England. This has to change if we want to grow our economy without negatively impacting our quality of life.
Brandon wants to jump start Vermont’s economy by creating more opportunities for the local businesses, working to ensure that the infrastructure and workforce small businesses need is available, thus bringing new businesses and better paying jobs to our state. Too many talented people are forced to leave because they cannot find the right kind of job. Since 2010, the Vermont labor force has shrunk by nearly 10,000 workers. Vermont must do more to compete in our 21st Century economy by focusing on a competitive workforce with college preparatory classes, enhanced vocational training opportunities for every high school student, regardless of their zip code, creating additional opportunities for technology training, expanding our apprenticeship programs and by expanding broadband and cellular services to every corner of Vermont. Brandon believes in Vermont and has turned his energies to politics to ensure the people of Vermont have a voice in the state house at the policy level. He is committed to build a grass roots campaign that will engage the people of Vermont making sure their voices are heard. Brandon believes that the Lt. Governor’s office can help all Vermonters navigate the intricacies of the state by acting as facilitator when needed and can act as chief accountability officer, shining a light on areas of government that need improvements. [3] |
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Riker for Vermont, "Meet Brandon," accessed August 24, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Seven Days, "Brandon Riker Quits LG Race, Endorses David Zuckerman," March 23, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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