Representing our rural community in Montpelier.
Welcome
Hi everyone! I’m pleased to be one of your legislators in the House of Representatives, where I hope to represent the community well. I think of it as a continuation of a lifetime living in our community, and trying to pitch in and help as best I can.
I've heard some legislators say that campaigning was a chore, but I had a really fun time. Part of the pleasure was meeting so many people I've known over the years, but had not seen recently. Just a terrific experience!
Also a humbling experience. So many in our community are facing tough times trying to make ends meet, whatever their household income. I'm committed to reflecting your concerns in Montpelier. Pocketbook issues certainly matter, but also our hopes and aspirations for a better tomorrow for our communities, and especially for our children. I’ve found Montpelier to be a difficult environment to push for change, but I get great pleasure in trying to do so every day.
On this website I'll try to give updates on the issues being discussed in Montpelier that I heard are important to the community: education, housing, and health care. I'll also share ideas about how our communities can advance their goals, whether they be about town infrastructure, housing opportunities, or even the recreational economy. There is also a section of the website where you can reach out to me with your questions and concerns. I always appreciate hearing from everyone.
Spring is in the air! All sorts of different birds are congregating around my feeders these days. (If I knew how, I would post a picture of the turkeys on my deck!)
Take care, everyone.
PS Don’t click on the button below. Nothing there!
The Legislature is two months into the session, and the pace is picking up. Each committee is obligated under the rules to write up the legislation they want to see passed this year by the second week of March. After that, these proposals need to be approved by the entire House of Representatives, and then also approved by the Senate, and finally signed by the Governor.
Education issues are particularly contentious this year, after last spring's rejection by voters of so many school budgets. The session usually wraps up by the end of May, but there is already talk the session may run longer to deal with education issues.
Click on the button below for updates on the top legislative issues.
