Dominic Etli
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| Dominic M Etli | |
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| Assumed office March 4, 2008 |
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| Born | January 12, 1977 Sharon, Connecticut |
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| Spouse | Hannah Moulton |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Dominic Mason Etli (born January 12, 1977), serves on the Hardwick Select Board in Hardwick VT.
[edit] Biographical
Etli was born in Sharon, Connecticut, in 1977. He attended a local elementary Catholic school there. Etli attended Edwards Knox Central School graduating in 1995, receiving an award for English excellence. He was active in the Future Farmers of America, and served as President of his local chapter. He also won the regional public speaking contest. He studied Criminal Justice from 1995-1997 at SUNY Canton. He then studied to become an Advanced EMT-Critical Care. After completing his studies there, he moved to Plattsburgh, New York and studied Nursing at Clinton Community College, obtaining licensure as a Registered Nurse. He is currently enrolled at Excelsior College in the Master's in Nursing program specializing in Education. Etli married Hannah Moulton in 2007. They live with their two dogs in Hardwick VT.
[edit] Political Positions
Etli believes in the political philosophy of Libertarianism and strongly supports Constitutional rights, the right to bear arms, freedom of the Internet, and civil liberties. He opposes the Patriot Act, a national ID card, federal government use of torture, domestic surveillance, presidential autonomy, and the draft. Citing the Ninth and Tenth Amendments, Etli believes the states should decide how to regulate social matters not directly found in the Constitution. He also opposes federal regulation of the death penalty, of education, and of marriage. He also opposes the federal War on Drugs, wishing to leave the decision on whether to regulate or deregulate drugs, including medical marijuana, to the states.
Etli currently works in health care as a Registered Nurse. He is also a VT Certified Police Officer.
