Biography
Candice has worked in communications for over twenty years. She spent the first ten years of her career in magazine publishing, working for The Atlantic Monthly, Fast Company, and The American Prospect magazines. She moved to Vermont in 2003 with her two young children, and freelanced as a writer and editor for local and national publications. In 2008, Candice joined Sugarbush Resort as VP of Marketing, a position she held until 2013, when she became VP of Communications. In 2018, Candice opened a consulting practice, continuing to work with Sugarbush, as well as other clients. She served for two years as VP of Communications for a restaurant group in New York state.
Candice has volunteered her time to solve problems in public education, economic development, women’s equality, and the environment. She has served as president of the Waitsfield Elementary School PTA (2006-07), and on the hiring committee for Harwood Union High School (2015). She was a board member for Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation for eight years, and chaired the board in 2017-18. She has been a Vermont Women’s Fund council member since 2020, and is currently co-chair.
Candidate occupation
Communications Consultant, Freelance Writer
Why are you running for office?
I am running for office because I want to make a positive contribution to Vermont. I am disheartened with the state of national politics, and in recent months, of state politics. I am a collaborator, a listener, and a team player. I like to invite people to the table, and to hear others’ ideas, on the path to solving problems. I don’t care so much about winning and losing, and I don’t lay blame. I want to work respectfully with the legislature, and with the Governor, to solve some of the pressing issues facing Vermonters today.
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?
Yes
Do you support a ban on flavored tobacco products?
Yes
Do you support increasing penalties for property crimes such as shoplifting?
No answer
Do you believe Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election?
Yes
Issues in depth
What would you do to help grow Vermont’s economy?
We need to ensure that Vermont is an attractive and competitive place for businesses to conduct business. We also need to make sure entrepreneurs have access to needed capital and resources to open and grow their businesses. And we need to remember that tourism is extremely important to Vermont’s economy.
What changes, if any, would you make to the way Vermont funds its schools?
Vermont school funding is broken. I don’t want to speak too soon on this issue, because it is complex and there are no easy answers. School funding reform will require creative thinking, a willingness to look at new ideas, listening, and collaboration. I look forward to this process.
Is Vermont doing enough, too much or not enough to address climate change? Please explain.
Vermont has made some good policy decisions on climate change, but we still have a ways to go. For example: electric vehicles are still in the minority; we still rely heavily on fossil fuels for heating and air conditioning; there is great opportunity to make rural areas more conducive to bicycle travel; there is great opportunity to decrease lawns and increase pollinator habitat; and we need to ensure that wilderness is prioritized in our 30 by 30 commitment.
Is Vermont doing enough, too much or not enough to regulate gun ownership? Please explain.
The legislature passed new gun legislation in 2023. I’d want to see the outcome of that new legislation before speaking on this.
What would you do to help ease Vermont’s housing crisis?
I certainly think that we need to encourage building in dense areas of our communities, and what that looks like could include: decreasing zoning/permitting barriers; incentivizing private investment; incentivizing property owners to lease long-term instead of short-term, and creating public/private partnerships.
How would you address rising homelessness in Vermont?
Homelessness is heartbreaking. People need homes, jobs, and a purpose. Fortunately, this hasn’t been a big issue in Washington County, but other counties like Chittenden have fairly large populations of people without homes. Mahatma Ghandi said that “the true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members”. Vermont’s not doing a great job with this issue, and of course, it correlates with the lack of affordable housing. Are there other states we can learn from that are having success in this area? Are we doing enough to get the private sector involved? What have we learned from the numerous non-profit agencies working to tackle this issue?
What would you do to increase access to health care services for Vermonters?
I know that many adult Vermonters feel like they cannot afford health insurance, particularly those who have their own small businesses. Could there be free or low-cost health care seminars and screenings at schools or libraries, to share baseline better-health practices with those who need it?
Financial disclosure
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You can find White’s financial disclosure here.
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