For many, the past two months have been consumed by the devastating impacts of the war between Israel and Hamas. Last week, the heart-wrenching reverberations hit close to home with the shooting of three Palestinian college students visiting family in Burlington. I hope you will join me in condemning this act of hate. This tragedy… Continue reading Condemn Violence — Plan for Peace
It finally feels like Fall, although I hope we get some sunny Autumn days soon! Read on for an update about events and resources in the Addison District.Community Engagement for Hospital TransformationIn 2022, we passed Act 167 to further the process of transforming Vermont's 14 hospitals to better serve patients and their community. One aspect… Continue reading October Update 2023
It's been a difficult summer for many Vermonters. I have been listening to my constituents and advocating nonstop for the people of the Addison District in the wake of the flooding – connecting people to flood recovery resources and speaking regularly with state, local, and federal officials to try to get our community the help… Continue reading End of Summer Update – Flood Resources & More
I hope you are safe and dry as Vermont continues to recover from devastating floods. Most of the Addison District was fortunate to escape major flood damage, but there were many homes, commercial buildings, farms, and public infrastructure that did sustain damage, including several that were completely destroyed. While the damage in other Vermont counties… Continue reading Report Flood Damage to 2-1-1
Last Friday the Legislature adjourned the regular 2023 legislative session. Check out my top ten list of bills dear to my heart that made it over the finish line. For each of these bills I either sponsored it and took the lead, worked to improve and advance it in committee, and/or spoke up and actively… Continue reading My Top Ten Bill List of 2023
