Ture Nelson for Vermont Attorney General

A common man serving the people of Vermont

Ture Nelson sits in front of the American flag and the Vermont state flag

Ture Nelson brings a passion for serving others.

From his service in community organizations to his 32-year career for the federal government, Ture Nelson puts the needs of others at the forefront of his actions.

Experience

Ture Nelson graduated with a degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Western Illinois University. He then worked for 32 years as an investigator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration where he was eventually promoted to become the Division Administrator of the Vermont Division.

In that role, Ture oversaw a staff of investigators for collecting evidence, determining appropriate penalties, and managing civil enforcement actions.

Upon retiring from his career, Ture has stepped in as the Interim Town Administrator for the town of Berlin, Vermont. A position he acquired just two days after the terrible flooding in 2023.

Community Support

Ture Nelson’s experience in the community runs deep. Ture earned the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America and was involved in Explorer Scouts, learning the ins and outs of law enforcement before he graduated from high school.

Ture has been a vital member of the Berlin Rotary Club for many years, earning the Paul Harris Award on numerous occasions. Ture has also been a Big Brother working with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America organization.

Ture is a member of the Public Works board for the town of Berlin. Ture also volunteers with Emergency Management for Berlin. Ture has helped with the administration of FEMA reimbursements, buyouts, and transportation infrastructure improvements for Berlin.

Ture is currently serving on the selectboard for the town of Berlin. He has served on the selectboard in past as well.

More About Ture

Ture Nelson grew up in a rural area of Illinois, graduated from Sycamore High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Western Illinois University.

Ture first worked with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (Illinois) and then began his 32-year tenure with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Ture has lived in Berlin, Vermont, for 22 years.

“I’m Ture Nelson, and I’m challenging the incumbent for the office of Vermont Attorney General.”

Vermont Issues

Get to know Ture Nelson’s stances on issues below:

Public Service

State government has lost touch with Vermont values. We have prosecutors that don’t want to prosecute criminals; instead, they waste tax-payer dollars to persecute police officers. This provides NO public benefit and NO public safety. I intend to stand up for police officers on day one!

State Spending

Vermont government is addicted to spending. The AG’s office is not providing due diligence in protecting the state when reviewing contracts. The revolving door of a commissioner or agency secretary pushing through a multimillion-dollar contract before leaving to go work for that contractor MUST STOP. No state official should use their position for personal gain.

Government Responsibility

The Office of the AG serves to protect the interests of the State of Vermont government and of Vermonters. The US and Vermont Constitutions serve to provide limits on government. This responsibility has been lost over the years; it has been treated as merely “good intention” until it gets in the way of personal greed and arrogance.

The original Vermont constitution document.

See Ture Nelson’s positions on all the issues on his Position Papers page.