The Governor Edward G. Rendell Presentation
Photos by Michael Hamaker
Video by Theresa Trejo
Edward G. Rendell, Pennsylvania’s 45th Governor, began a second term of office on January 16, 2007, following a landslide reelection victory. As Governor, Rendell serves as chief executive of the nation’s 6th most populous state. From 1992 through 1999, Governor Rendell served as the 121st Mayor of the City of Philadelphia. In July 2008, Governor Rendell was also elected as the Chairman of the National Governor's Association.
Governor Rendell is building on his efforts to make government more responsible to the public, and more responsive to the public’s needs. He has annually cut wasteful spending and improved efficiency to save more than $1 billion and is pursuing a legislative agenda that includes common sense political reforms to put progress ahead of partisanship. The Governor is also making Pennsylvania a leader in pursuing energy independence -- creating jobs in the emerging alternative energy economy while developing effective strategies to reduce dependence on foreign oil and save families money.
Governor Rendell served as general chair of the Democratic National Committee during the 2000 Presidential election. An Army veteran, he has always been active in the community through a variety of memberships on boards, and also teaches government and politics courses at the University of Pennsylvania. As state governor, Rendell is one of the 768 superdelegates to this Democratic National Convention.
It is an honor for Swing Vote to present this special video feature on Governor Ed Rendell, and don't miss the photos on the next page.
Governor Rendell on the Hispanic Vote