Jay Fisette
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Gerald N. "Jay" Fisette Jr. (born February 25, 1956) is an American politician in Arlington County, Virginia. He became the state's first openly gay elected official when he was elected to the five-person Arlington County Board in 1997. Fisette won four reelections and served as the County Board Chair in 2001, 2005, 2010, 2014 and 2017, his last year in office. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Fisette previously worked for the federal government and at a local nonprofit health center.
Quick Facts Chair of the Arlington County Board, Preceded by ...
Jay Fisette | |
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Chair of the Arlington County Board | |
In office January 1998 ā December 2017 | |
Preceded by | Ellen M. Bozman |
Succeeded by | Erik Gutshall |
Personal details | |
Born | Gerald N. Fisette, Jr. (1956-02-25) February 25, 1956 (age 68)[1] |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Bob Rosen |
Residence(s) | Arlington County, Virginia |
Alma mater | Bucknell University University of Pittsburgh |
Profession | Politician |
Website | fisette.org |
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