Peter Clavelle

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Peter A. Clavelle (born May 10, 1949) is a prominent Vermont politician and former mayor of Burlington. He was first elected mayor in 1989, serving seven terms. Prior to his election, he was a community development consultant and public official, serving, among other positions, as Director of Community and Economic Development in the administration of then-Mayor Bernie Sanders.

Clavelle was elected mayor as a Progressive. In 2004, he ran for Governor as a Democrat against incumbent Governor Jim Douglas. Despite some initial buzz and the endorsement of five-term former Democratic Governor Howard Dean, he was defeated, 38% to 59%.

See Vermont gubernatorial election, 2004.

Clavelle did not seek re-election to an eighth two-year term as mayor in 2006.

Preceded by Bernie Sanders

Mayor of Burlington 1989–1993

Succeeded by Peter Brownell

Preceded by Peter Brownell

Mayor of Burlington 1995–2006

Succeeded by Bob Kiss