Vermont Town Meeting day is next week, Tuesday, March 1. I love Town Meeting Day and the annual opportunity to delve deeply into local budgets and issues with neighbors. Many towns are again holding their meetings remotely and early voting has already begun. Contact your local town clerk's office for more information about the details… Continue reading Town Meeting Election Endorsements
With so many urgent issues on our plate, the Legislative session has been busier than usual during our first several weeks. I know it's been a stressful month for nearly everyone due to this recent COVID surge; I'm hoping we're seeing the light at the end of the Omicron Tunnel, so hang in there and… Continue reading January 2022 Legislative Update
Last week we kicked off the 2022 legislative session. It is our third session during this global pandemic and we again began our work remotely. Given the spread of the Omicron variant, we felt that a remote start was best to keep our colleagues, staff, and the public safe, and to ensure we always have… Continue reading The 2022 Legislative Session Begins
We've been through a lot over the past two years.Many of us have lost loved ones and felt isolated or afraid—and everyone is just plain tired of the pandemic. But we have also stepped up to help, forged new connections, found innovative ways to restart work and school, and recommitted to solving tough problems like… Continue reading I need you in 2022!
I am so glad the sun has been shining during these short Winter Solstice days. We're in the midst of a second holiday season disrupted by the COVID pandemic, so I hope you're finding ways to stay safe and find a bit of joy and light too. My family celebrates both Hanukkah and Christmas, so… Continue reading Happy Holidays and Stay Safe
