Jodi Rell

87th Governor of Connecticut

Mary Carolyn “Jodi” Rellis an American former politician who served as the 87th governor of Connecticut from 2004 to 2011. Rell also served as the state’s 105th lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 1995 to 2004 under Governor John G. Rowland, and became governor after Rowland resigned from office.

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About the Jodi Rell

Mary Carolyn “Jodi” Rellis an American former politician who served as the 87th governor of Connecticut from 2004 to 2011. Rell also served as the state’s 105th lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 1995 to 2004 under Governor John G. Rowland, and became governor after Rowland resigned from office. To date, Rell is the last Republican and last woman to officially serve as Governor of Connecticut.

Rell was Connecticut’s second female governor, after Ella Grasso. She did not seek re-election in 2010 and left office in January 2011.

12 Quotes by Jodi Rell

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    Our libraries are valuable centers of education, learning and enrichment for people of all ages. In recent years, libraries have taken on an increasingly important role. today’s libraries are about much more than books.

    Jodi Rell

    87th Governor of Connecticut

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    I’m angry when we have to use state dollars to fill holes in our low-income heating assistance program because there isn’t enough support from Washington.

    Jodi Rell

    87th Governor of Connecticut

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    I have been unexpectedly confronted with my own mortality as I was told that I had cancer.

    Jodi Rell

    87th Governor of Connecticut

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    We have the incredible privilege of serving in the highest offices in the state. We must prove ourselves worthy of our fellow citizens’ faith. We must be trusted to always place the public’s good above our own and to always choose fairness over favoritism.

    Jodi Rell

    87th Governor of Connecticut

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    I have kept a steady focus on restoring public faith in our state government since taking office July 1. Now it is time to make even bigger and bolder gains through legislative action.

    Jodi Rell

    87th Governor of Connecticut

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    The easy way out is to approve an early retirement plan one year but not pay out sick and vacation time to deserving employees until three years later. Unfortunately, later is now.

    Jodi Rell

    87th Governor of Connecticut

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    We continue to fight for good jobs that pay well and jobs that last. Helping to get folks back to work is about helping them to regain their dignity and pride. That’s what families care about.

    Jodi Rell

    87th Governor of Connecticut

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    The best math lesson we can teach college students this year is to subtract a tuition increase and benefit from the dividends of higher education.

    Jodi Rell

    87th Governor of Connecticut

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    Managers, regardless of salary, should not be allowed to earn or use comp time. They are expected to work as many hours as needed to get the job done – especially at these salary levels.

    Jodi Rell

    87th Governor of Connecticut

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    This continuing spike in gas prices is bad for consumers, bad for our economy, and bad for all other businesses. It is hurting us and costing us jobs.

    Jodi Rell

    87th Governor of Connecticut

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    At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security.

    Jodi Rell

    87th Governor of Connecticut

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    We cannot put off the difficult decisions for another day, another generation.

    Jodi Rell

    87th Governor of Connecticut