Biography
I am the current Caledonia 3 Representative, having been appointed by Governor Scott in March of 2024. I retired in June, 2023 after teaching middle school math in Barton, VT for over 30 years. I have also been working as a bank teller for 25+ years. I am a Northeast Kingdom native – raised in Granby and Concord and living in Lyndon since 1989. I am the fourth generation in my family to serve in the Vermont Legislature.
Candidate occupation
Retired Math Teacher
Why are you running for office?
Like the rest of my family, I have always been involved in public service. On the local level I serve as a Justice of the Peace. I am the secretary and treasurer of the Lyndon Republican committee, and I am the Caledonia County member of the VT GOP platform committee. Now that I am retired I have the flexibility to serve on a state-wide level. I am running for office to continue the work that I started after being appointed a few months ago.
Issues in brief
Do you believe Vermonters are better off now than they were 10 years ago?
No
Do you believe Vermont needs a new education funding formula?
Yes
Do you support imposing new taxes on the wealthiest Vermonters?
No
Do you support the establishment of overdose prevention centers?
No
Do you support a ban on flavored tobacco products?
No
Do you support increasing penalties for property crimes such as shoplifting?
Yes
Do you believe Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election?
Yes
Issues in depth
What would you do to help grow Vermont’s economy?
Encourage the growth of small businesses by reducing regulation.
What changes, if any, would you make to the way Vermont funds its schools?
No answer
Is Vermont doing enough, too much or not enough to address climate change? Please explain.
Vermont is already one of the cleanest and greenest states. Having goals for carbon reduction is good but the legislative mandates are too expensive, the timelines are too short to be feasible, and there are unintended consequences that may do more long-term harm than good.
Is Vermont doing enough, too much or not enough to regulate gun ownership? Please explain.
Much of the legislation does not have an actual impact on illegal gun ownership or criminal gun use. It only makes it more difficult and expensive for responsible gun owners.
What would you do to help ease Vermont’s housing crisis?
There has to be a balance between regulation (Act 250, energy codes, etc.) and affordability for developers and contractors to rehab existing properties or build new units. All types of housing are needed.
How would you address rising homelessness in Vermont?
In my area there has been an increase in the number of temporary shelter options, but long-term housing options need to be increased as well.
What would you do to increase access to health care services for Vermonters?
I did vote favorably this session to increase health care access. One of the difficulties in rural Vermont is physical access to health care services even for those that qualify for coverage. Transportation is lacking. Virtual health services are also a challenge due to lack of internet service.
Financial disclosure
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