Biography
Thank you for the opportunity to complete this questionnaire. When considering who to endorse for elected office, it is important to review the voting record of the candidates. My voting record as an elected official is a testament to my commitment to representing the interests of my constituents. I have consistently voted in favor of policies that support education, healthcare, and economic development. I have also opposed policies that would harm our environment or infringe on our civil liberties. As an incumbent running for my third term, I encourage you to examine my voting record when making your decision on who to endorse. https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/36257#voting-record
Candidate occupation
State Administrator
Why are you running for office?
Thank you for the opportunity to complete this questionnaire. When considering who to endorse for elected office, it is important to review the voting record of the candidates. My voting record as an elected official is a testament to my commitment to representing the interests of my constituents. I have consistently voted in favor of policies that support education, healthcare, and economic development. I have also opposed policies that would harm our environment or infringe on our civil liberties. As an incumbent running for my third term, I encourage you to examine my voting record when making your decision on who to endorse. https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/36257#voting-record
Issues in brief
Do you believe Vermonters are better off now than they were 10 years ago?
Yes
Do you believe Vermont needs a new education funding formula?
Yes
Do you support imposing new taxes on the wealthiest Vermonters?
Yes
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?
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?
Thank you for the opportunity to complete this questionnaire. When considering who to endorse for elected office, it is important to review the voting record of the candidates. My voting record as an elected official is a testament to my commitment to representing the interests of my constituents. I have consistently voted in favor of policies that support education, healthcare, and economic development. I have also opposed policies that would harm our environment or infringe on our civil liberties. As an incumbent running for my third term, I encourage you to examine my voting record when making your decision on who to endorse. https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/36257#voting-record
What changes, if any, would you make to the way Vermont funds its schools?
Thank you for the opportunity to complete this questionnaire. When considering who to endorse for elected office, it is important to review the voting record of the candidates. My voting record as an elected official is a testament to my commitment to representing the interests of my constituents. I have consistently voted in favor of policies that support education, healthcare, and economic development. I have also opposed policies that would harm our environment or infringe on our civil liberties. As an incumbent running for my third term, I encourage you to examine my voting record when making your decision on who to endorse. https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/36257#voting-record
Is Vermont doing enough, too much or not enough to address climate change? Please explain.
Thank you for the opportunity to complete this questionnaire. When considering who to endorse for elected office, it is important to review the voting record of the candidates. My voting record as an elected official is a testament to my commitment to representing the interests of my constituents. I have consistently voted in favor of policies that support education, healthcare, and economic development. I have also opposed policies that would harm our environment or infringe on our civil liberties. As an incumbent running for my third term, I encourage you to examine my voting record when making your decision on who to endorse. https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/36257#voting-record
Is Vermont doing enough, too much or not enough to regulate gun ownership? Please explain.
Thank you for the opportunity to complete this questionnaire. When considering who to endorse for elected office, it is important to review the voting record of the candidates. My voting record as an elected official is a testament to my commitment to representing the interests of my constituents. I have consistently voted in favor of policies that support education, healthcare, and economic development. I have also opposed policies that would harm our environment or infringe on our civil liberties. As an incumbent running for my third term, I encourage you to examine my voting record when making your decision on who to endorse. https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/36257#voting-record
What would you do to help ease Vermont’s housing crisis?
Thank you for the opportunity to complete this questionnaire. When considering who to endorse for elected office, it is important to review the voting record of the candidates. My voting record as an elected official is a testament to my commitment to representing the interests of my constituents. I have consistently voted in favor of policies that support education, healthcare, and economic development. I have also opposed policies that would harm our environment or infringe on our civil liberties. As an incumbent running for my third term, I encourage you to examine my voting record when making your decision on who to endorse. https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/36257#voting-record
How would you address rising homelessness in Vermont?
Thank you for the opportunity to complete this questionnaire. When considering who to endorse for elected office, it is important to review the voting record of the candidates. My voting record as an elected official is a testament to my commitment to representing the interests of my constituents. I have consistently voted in favor of policies that support education, healthcare, and economic development. I have also opposed policies that would harm our environment or infringe on our civil liberties. As an incumbent running for my third term, I encourage you to examine my voting record when making your decision on who to endorse. https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/36257#voting-record
What would you do to increase access to health care services for Vermonters?
Thank you for the opportunity to complete this questionnaire. When considering who to endorse for elected office, it is important to review the voting record of the candidates. My voting record as an elected official is a testament to my commitment to representing the interests of my constituents. I have consistently voted in favor of policies that support education, healthcare, and economic development. I have also opposed policies that would harm our environment or infringe on our civil liberties. As an incumbent running for my third term, I encourage you to examine my voting record when making your decision on who to endorse. https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/36257#voting-record
Financial disclosure
Candidates for state and legislative offices are required to submit a financial disclosure when filing to run. These disclosures include each source, but not the amount, of personal income of each candidate, and of their spouse or domestic partner, that singly or jointly totals more than $5,000 for the previous 12 months. The information provided is an opportunity for voters to learn about candidates’ potential conflicts of interest.
You can find Garofano’s financial disclosure here.
Disclaimer
We emailed a questionnaire to every candidate with a valid email address. The responses provided by candidates are in their own words. VTDigger has not edited or fact-checked information provided.
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