Stephen W. Webster

Stephen W. Webster (born December 9, 1943) is a Vermont attorney, politician and woodland manager. He served as President of the Vermont State Senate from 1995 to 1997.

Biography

Stephen Winfield Webster was born in Randolph, Vermont on December 9, 1943. He was educated in the Randolph public schools and graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering in 1966.

In 1970, Webster graduated from Boston College Law School with a Juris Doctor degree.

In addition to practicing law in Randolph and working as a woodland manager, Webster was a member of the boards of directors of the Randolph National Bank and the Vermont Woodlands Association. In the 1970s, he served as Orange County State's Attorney.

A Republican, Webster served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1983 to 1985.

From 1987 to 1997, Webster served in the Vermont Senate. In 1995, he was elected Senate President following the death of John H. Bloomer. Webster served until 1997 and was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to his Senate seat in 1996.

Webster served again in the Vermont House from 2001 to 2005. In addition, he remained active in Randolph, including service on the board of selectmen.