Letters to the Editor

To the Editor,
In my four terms as an elected member of the House, I have ensured the voices of our local communities have been heard in the Statehouse. My collaborations with Vermonters around the state and policymakers in the House, Senate, and governor’s office have brought about...
To the Editor,
Voting is now taking place for the Tuesday, November 8 election. Some are instilling fear  by spreading misinformation. I just read a piece by Nancy Gassett, Republican candidate for the House in Guilford and Vernon that tried to instill this fear. As chair of Senate...
To the Editor,
It’s time for a change. We need mature, rational and principled representation in this rapidly fracturing world. For those who are tired of seeing Vermont become a smaller version of California or New York with more and more governmental intrusion into life, with a wandering...
To the Editor,
Research Tim Wessel and one of the first statements you are likely to come across says that Tim wants to be “a voice for those who want less rhetoric and more collaboration.” Yes, Tim. As a former WSESU and WSESD board member, this is exactly what I want.
Tim is an...
To the Editor,
As Election Day nears, it is important for all Vermonters to exercise their right to vote. Vote for your preferred candidates and be sure to vote yes on Article 22.
Article 22, also known as the Reproductive Liberty Amendment, is an amendment to the Vermont...
To the Editor,
We all deserve the freedom to determine the course of our own lives. That includes the right to make decisions like whether and when to become pregnant, use temporary or permanent birth control, or seek abortion care.  
This November Vermont voters will have the...
To the Editor,
I’m voting for Tim Wessel for Vermont Senate to represent Windham County because over the course of his nearly six years of service on the Brattleboro Selectboard, I have observed Tim to consistently approach even the most divisive topics with careful consideration, taking...
To the Editor,
Our system of governance was founded on compromise, a bridging between parties for the greater good. Yet, today we often elect representatives from both sides of the aisle who are less likely to compromise than ever. As recent decades have demonstrated, until this bridge is...
To the Editor,
I’m casting my vote for Tim Wessel for Vermont Senate. I’ve known Tim for nearly two decades and I know his heart and his character. As someone who has grown weary of politics as usual and the two-party system, I’m pleased to vote for a strong, independent voice who doesn’t...
To the Editor,
Tristan Roberts has been an active public servant for the town of Halifax for several years.  He has worked on the broadband committee, which has made significant progress in bringing the internet to our area. He has now served on the selectboard as well and is well known...

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