Currently holds the office of Vermont State Senate - Chittenden Central District until January 6, 2027.
Candidate for Vermont State Senate - Chittenden Central District in 2026 Vermont Primary Election.
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Criminal Justice Reform: Supporting ending cash bail and fair sentencing laws, ending the practice of utilizing private and out of state prisons, implementing safeguards to rectify the disproportionately high incarceration of marginalized communities and building community supports to keep those charged with non-violent crimes out of prison and expunging all cannabis violation in light of the legal status of recreational cannabis use. Learn more
We must think creatively for ways to relieve the debt for all college graduates including exploring loan forgiveness options within the power of the state (ex: loan forgiveness programs for those who go into education or public service). Learn more
We need to protect our environment for our own safety and to further social justice in order to achieve this we need to work towards 100% renewable energy and energy independence, supporting our local organic farmers, and building infrastructure and public transport to decrease the toll on our communities and our natural resources. Learn more
We must create alternatives to fossil fuels that are affordable for all and leave more money in the pockets of those who need it most. We also should use these needed changes to invest in our workforce and build high paying new jobs right here in Vermont that would incentivize young people to stay and work in Vermont. Learn more
I support a Green Mountain New Deal that would focus on an expedient and just transition in collaboration with trade unions and working Vermonters and reparation to those harmed by environmental racism. Learn more
We must stop offering tax money to new fossil fuel infrastructure and we should tax all new fossil fuel infrastructure and reinvest this money into our communities being hit hardest by the climate crisis and injustice. Learn more
We must ensure that our transition to renewable clean energy is responsive to the climate crisis we are facing and that it is grounded in justice and is not built on the backs of those who are struggling to get by. Learn more
I would support such an approach in the name of simplifying our system and asking all Vermonters to contribute their fair share towards one of our best assets – our public schools. Learn more
We need a progressive tax system to pay for education. Learn more
Increasing wages for working people is a critical part of solving some of our chronic challenges such as affordable housing, safe and affordable child care, reliable transportation and relieving the stress on many low and working-class families. Learn more
We must provide paid family leave, and affordable childcare options to ensure all people are able to be in the workforce without harming their families. Learn more
We need to invest in our shrinking middle class with higher wages and more buying options so that all Vermonters who wish to are able to buy houses to create their own financial security. Learn more
We begin working towards this by eliminating the gender wage gap a strong step was taken this year by requiring employers to publicly post salary ranges for their positions. Learn more
The current minimum wage of 13.67/hour is nowhere near enough for working Vermonters to meet their basic needs. We need to do better, sooner. Learn more
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