John Palasik

John Eugene Palasik (February 5, 1954 – November 15, 2022) was an American Republican politician who represented the Chittenden-10 district in the Vermont House of Representatives from 2019 until his death in 2022.^[1] He announced his retirement from the house before the 2022 Vermont House of Representatives election.^[2]

John Palasik
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Chittenden-10 district
In office 2019–2022 Serving with Chris Mattos
Preceded by	Donald H. Turner
Succeeded by	Chris Taylor
Personal details
Born	February 5, 1954 Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Died	November 15, 2022 (aged 68) Colchester, Vermont, U.S.
Political party	Republican

Background

Palasik was born in Schenectady, New York and served in the United States Army with the military police. He then served with the Franklin County, Vermont sheriff and in the Vermont National Guard. Palasik lived in Milton, Vermont with his wife and family. He served with the Milton Police Department as a sergeant until his retirement in 2015. He served on the Milton Selectboard, from 2016 to 2022, and as the Milton justice of the peace.^[3]

Death

Palasik died after several months of illness on November 15, 2022, at the age of 68.^[4]

References

1. HIGDON, BRIDGET (2022-05-27). "John Palasik will not seek re-election to Vermont Statehouse, Chris Taylor and Chris Mattos file candidacies". Milton Independent. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
2. McCallum, Kevin. "A Wave of Retirements Washes Over the Pandemic-Weary Vermont Legislature". Seven Days. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
3. John Eugene Palasik "JP"
4. "Vermont State Rep. John Palasik dies". mynbc5.com. WPTZ. November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022.