Biography
Born in Newport, Vermont. A fifth generation Vermonter who attended Lake Region UHS and Lyndon State. Have worked in Media Industry most of life including 28 years in the Newspaper Business from salesman to photojournalist to Editor to Publisher. 12 years in radio as sales manager to on air live remote work. Has broadcast over 2200 live events from college and high school sports throughout New England to business and political remotes as well as on video streaming live format which he continues to perform today. Married 36 years, has two children.
Candidate occupation
Sportscaster
Why are you running for office?
I feel I have something to say about many political issues in Vermont. Long time Vermonters are being priced out of their own heritage. Affordability should be part of living in the Green Mountain state. A super majority is not good for the Green Mountain state, and we need more balance. I feel this beautiful land of mountains and lakes where I live deserves more attention in Montpelier and there sets my focus. I want to work for common goals and believe more in solutions than politics.
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?
Yes
Do you support the establishment of overdose prevention centers?
No
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?
No answer
Issues in depth
What would you do to help grow Vermont’s economy?
No answer
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.
No answer
Is Vermont doing enough, too much or not enough to regulate gun ownership? Please explain.
No answer
What would you do to help ease Vermont’s housing crisis?
No answer
How would you address rising homelessness in Vermont?
No answer
What would you do to increase access to health care services for Vermonters?
No answer
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 Wells’s financial disclosure here.
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