There's a lot going on! With most of the state in severe drought conditions, the usual October glory in Vermont is muted this year. I know the drought, along with the federal government shutdown and other bad news coming from the federal level, has many Vermonters are stressed. I'm writing to share some information and… Continue reading A Dry October Update
It’s been a momentous couple weeks in American politics and we know that voters’ attention is focused on the newly energized race for president. But with just over two weeks before Primary Election Day on August 13, Ruth has been working hard to talk with voters to make sure they know there’s a contested election… Continue reading Show your support for Ruth!
A year ago, the summer floods began, drowning central Vermont. Throughout July the rain kept coming, causing landslides around the state, including in Ripton where a family lost their entire home. Tornadoes touched down in western Addison County and constant rainfall drenched farm fields around the County. Then, in early August, torrential rains hit our… Continue reading A Year of Flood Recovery & Resilience
The 2024 Legislative Session came to a close in early May after a difficult few months trying to tackle several substantial statewide challenges, including school funding, housing, public safety, and flood recovery, and doing so with less money as the federal COVID relief funding dries up. While there is always more work to do, we… Continue reading 2024 Session in Review
Versions of this essay also appeared in VTDigger and the Addison County Independent. As a citizen, I take voting very seriously. The act of voting for me is celebratory, ritualistic, an honor. I have distinct memories of voting and waiting for results from elections, both significant and mundane, throughout my life. I remember going to… Continue reading Take Voting Seriously
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