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| − | + | Roman Vanderburg (born February 7, 1969) is the current [[President of Gjorka|president]] of [[Gjorka]]. Before entering the presidency, he was a Senator from Gjorkan City between 2000 and 2010. | |
Born and raised in Gjorkan City, Gjorka, Roman attended [[Alicia University]] for four years. After graduating he went to [[Éire Law School]], and graduated as the President of his class. After graduating, he became an attorney for the Gjorkan Police Union, one of the largest unions in the country, and eventually became the head attorney. Following the [[Shooting of Oscar Watkkins]] and the subsequent [[1997 Gjorkan City Riots]] he resigned in protest due to the actions of police officers against protestors. His resignation and interviews about the decision led to nationwide fame. He turned to elective politics and started a campaign to become a senator for [[Gjorkan City]]. Despite being considered a massive underdog against the incumbent [[Drew Bledsoe]] he managed to win the seat and became a senator in 2000. His speeches arguing for Several Reforms including, but not limited to, the legalization of gay marriage, the implementation of universal healthcare, and immigration reform. He became the leader of the [[Forward Gjorka]] caucus in 2004. Following the election of [[Joseph Marcos]], he became a fierce critic of the president. In 2009, he announced his campaign for President and managed to secure the [[Forward Gjorka]] nomination. He easily defeated the massively unpopular [[Joseph Marcos]], winning 60% of the vote. Since his inauguration, he has implemented several reforms such as the [[Univeral Healthcare Act (Gjorka)|Universal Healthcare Act]] which greatly expanded insurance coverage, and caused the uninsured population to crater. He also legalized gay marriage and reformed police organizations around the country. Since his inauguration, accidental shootings by police, accusations of police brutality, and protests against unfair treatment by the police have gone down significantly. | Born and raised in Gjorkan City, Gjorka, Roman attended [[Alicia University]] for four years. After graduating he went to [[Éire Law School]], and graduated as the President of his class. After graduating, he became an attorney for the Gjorkan Police Union, one of the largest unions in the country, and eventually became the head attorney. Following the [[Shooting of Oscar Watkkins]] and the subsequent [[1997 Gjorkan City Riots]] he resigned in protest due to the actions of police officers against protestors. His resignation and interviews about the decision led to nationwide fame. He turned to elective politics and started a campaign to become a senator for [[Gjorkan City]]. Despite being considered a massive underdog against the incumbent [[Drew Bledsoe]] he managed to win the seat and became a senator in 2000. His speeches arguing for Several Reforms including, but not limited to, the legalization of gay marriage, the implementation of universal healthcare, and immigration reform. He became the leader of the [[Forward Gjorka]] caucus in 2004. Following the election of [[Joseph Marcos]], he became a fierce critic of the president. In 2009, he announced his campaign for President and managed to secure the [[Forward Gjorka]] nomination. He easily defeated the massively unpopular [[Joseph Marcos]], winning 60% of the vote. Since his inauguration, he has implemented several reforms such as the [[Univeral Healthcare Act (Gjorka)|Universal Healthcare Act]] which greatly expanded insurance coverage, and caused the uninsured population to crater. He also legalized gay marriage and reformed police organizations around the country. Since his inauguration, accidental shootings by police, accusations of police brutality, and protests against unfair treatment by the police have gone down significantly. | ||
Revision as of 20:36, 7 October 2020
Roman Vanderburg | |
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President Vanderburg in 2017 | |
| President of Gjorka | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office September 30, 2010 | |
| Vice President | Julian Vanderburg |
| Preceded by | Joseph Marcos |
| Senator from Gjorkan City | |
| In office September 30th, 2000 – September 29th, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Drew Bledsoe |
| Succeeded by | Jack Young |
Roman Vanderburg (born February 7, 1969) is the current president of Gjorka. Before entering the presidency, he was a Senator from Gjorkan City between 2000 and 2010.
Born and raised in Gjorkan City, Gjorka, Roman attended Alicia University for four years. After graduating he went to Éire Law School, and graduated as the President of his class. After graduating, he became an attorney for the Gjorkan Police Union, one of the largest unions in the country, and eventually became the head attorney. Following the Shooting of Oscar Watkkins and the subsequent 1997 Gjorkan City Riots he resigned in protest due to the actions of police officers against protestors. His resignation and interviews about the decision led to nationwide fame. He turned to elective politics and started a campaign to become a senator for Gjorkan City. Despite being considered a massive underdog against the incumbent Drew Bledsoe he managed to win the seat and became a senator in 2000. His speeches arguing for Several Reforms including, but not limited to, the legalization of gay marriage, the implementation of universal healthcare, and immigration reform. He became the leader of the Forward Gjorka caucus in 2004. Following the election of Joseph Marcos, he became a fierce critic of the president. In 2009, he announced his campaign for President and managed to secure the Forward Gjorka nomination. He easily defeated the massively unpopular Joseph Marcos, winning 60% of the vote. Since his inauguration, he has implemented several reforms such as the Universal Healthcare Act which greatly expanded insurance coverage, and caused the uninsured population to crater. He also legalized gay marriage and reformed police organizations around the country. Since his inauguration, accidental shootings by police, accusations of police brutality, and protests against unfair treatment by the police have gone down significantly.
