Currently holds the office of Vermont State Senate - Chittenden Southeast District until January 6, 2027.
Candidate for Vermont State Senate - Chittenden Southeast District in 2026 Vermont Primary Election.
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I believe that support for small businesses must begin by expanding who has access to financial capital. We must expand loan programs through the Small Business Administration and lower interest rates on loans for small businesses owned and operated by communities that have historically been left out of investment, including people of color, women, and Indigenous populations. Learn more
We must invest in small family farms. Learn more
By making all public college tuition-free, by expanding existing programs like Pell Grants and Work-Study, and by reinvesting in our public higher-education system and trade schools, we can work towards guaranteeing debt-free higher education for all. Learn more
I believe in a Medicare for All that includes home and community based services and long term care for seniors, and I will work to ensure seniors have swift access to these services that allow them to live in dignity and in their communities. Learn more
We must ensure comprehensive care for all, including long term care and home and community based services. That also requires that we address senior poverty and strengthen social security, all of which is doable. This is how we help older Vermonters age with dignity. Learn more
Ensure all workers have at least 12 weeks to care for a newborn or newly adopted child, a relative or chosen family member, or their own medical needs. The benefits must replace enough wages so this leave is truly accessible, especially for low-income workers who would not be able to afford to leave if it meant a loss in income. Learn more
I will work with our local state partners to advocate for increased funding for programs like Age Well and Meals on Wheels so that all of our neighbors live securely and with dignity. Learn more
Our public housing system desperately needs additional investment and modernization to revitalize infrastructure and decarbonize existing structures. Learn more
I support repealing the Faircloth Amendment to allow for the construction of new public housing units, something the federal government has been prohibited from doing since 1999. Learn more
We all deserve a home that is affordable to rent or own and accessible to work. Unfortunately, in Vermont, this isn’t feasible for many Vermonters. Learn more
We need common sense rental control measures that protect our communities, while expanding the number of available rental units to drive down prices. Learn more
We need to strengthen the Fair Housing Act to prevent discriminatory barriers vulnerable populations face when seeking to rent or purchase housing. This includes updating the law to prevent discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation, or if the tenant or buyer is using a housing assistance program like a rental voucher. Learn more
We must create a pathway to citizenship for migrant farm workers in our state, establish strong workplace protections, and guarantee that farmworkers can report workplace violations no matter their immigration status. Learn more
We must make massive investments in our infrastructure to deliver high-speed broadband internet to everyone in this country. But providing access to high speed internet is not enough, we must bring down the costs and break up the monopolies that have ignored our communities and driven up prices. Learn more
I have been a strong advocate for expanding access to Social Security and I will work to strengthen and increase benefits and ensure future generations can safely rely on social security. I will work to make sure benefits increase so that they meet the growing costs of care. Learn more
I strongly support raising the federal minimum wage to at least 15 an hour, with automatic increases to keep pace with inflation, and closing loopholes that allow employers to pay subminimum wages. Learn more
I’ll support a universal federal program that caps childcare costs for all families, makes pre-kindergarten free, and finances additional childcare providers so that every community has access to the childcare services they need. Learn more
We must expand access to high-quality, registered apprenticeships to give more workers opportunities to receive top-notch skills training while earning wages that can support a family. Learn more
We must also protect and strengthen workers’ rights to have a voice on the job by making it easier to form a union and collectively bargain for better wages and working conditions. Learn more
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