Biography
Kevin was born, in St. Louis MO, into an IBM household which moved four times, settling in Chappaqua, NY. He received a BS in Engineering from Alfred University which launched a 45 year career in corporate Manufacturing and Sales Management. He experienced exhilarating success but also life’s challenges including “lack of work” AND the rehabilitation of two sons addicted to opioids – now free by God’s grace and functioning as productive loving husbands! He is a Ludlow resident of 25 years, retired and happily married 41 years with 3 successful married children and 7 grandchildren. Having been on a New York state school board for 11 years he has served 20+ years as an Elder in his local church and wants to expand his community service. Being a constitutional originalist, he wants to preserve individual freedoms, especially the 1st & 2nd amendments, while clawing back the financial power for the people. He supports the G.E.T.R.E.A.L. proposal by Vermont Republicans because we need to get back to basics so we can energize growth and restore a sustainable way of life in this beautiful part of our beloved USA. His desire is to live and lead in a virtuous loving manner helping others experience the abundant life he so cherishes.
Candidate occupation
Retired and happily busy
Why are you running for office?
I want to give back to my beloved USA
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?
No answer
Issues in depth
What would you do to help grow Vermont’s economy?
Minimize regulations, taxes and reduce wasteful spending
What changes, if any, would you make to the way Vermont funds its schools?
Compassionately & sensibly return to local control
Is Vermont doing enough, too much or not enough to address climate change? Please explain.
We need to address climate change responsibly with viable solutions, not hopeful technologies
Is Vermont doing enough, too much or not enough to regulate gun ownership? Please explain.
It’s always wise to look for sensible improvement
What would you do to help ease Vermont’s housing crisis?
Reduce & avoid unnecessary regulation
How would you address rising homelessness in Vermont?
Give a hand up – not a hand out
What would you do to increase access to health care services for Vermonters?
Attract more capable physicians and supporting personnel
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 Winter’s financial disclosure here.
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