Alyssa Black
Alyssa Black is an American politician serving as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives for the Chittenden-8-3 district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 6, 2021.
Alyssa Black | |
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| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Chittenden 8-3 district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Bancroft |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alyssa Hughes Fredonia, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rob Black |
| Children | 3 (1 deceased) |
| Education | University of Vermont |
Early life and education
Born and raised in Fredonia, New York, Black graduated from Fredonia High School. She attended the University of Vermont.[1]
Career
Outside of politics, Black works as a healthcare administrator for a medical practice in Williston, Vermont. She was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.[2][3]
Personal life
Black and her ex-husband, Rob, had three children. In 2018, Black's son, Andrew, committed suicide the same day he purchased a handgun. Since then, Black has advocated for legislation that would require waiting periods between firearm purchases and possession.[4][5][6]
References
- "Representative Alyssa Black". legislature.vermont.gov. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- "Alyssa Black". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- "Alyssa Black and her Path to Being Elected for State Rep as a First-Time Candidate". Emerge Vermont. 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- "Vermont Mother Works To Get A Waiting Period For Gun Purchases After Son's Suicide". NPR.org. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- Dobbs, Taylor. "Essex Parents Say Gun Waiting Period Would Have Saved Their Son". Seven Days. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- "Right To Self-Defense Versus Suicide Prevention: Lawmakers Consider Waiting Period For Gun Sales". Vermont Public. 2019-02-28. Retrieved 2022-09-15.