About Me
I have been the State Representative for the Grand Isle-Chittenden district since 2023, and I am running for re-election to the Vermont State House.
I’m running again because my work isn’t finished. Vermont can, and do better. We can be kinder in our disagreements. Listen better and bring in other ideas. These past two years I’ve learned that I am a fighter for my district. I protected mobile home owners and renters in bills, help design an eviction diversion program that protects tenants and landlords, fought to protect pollinators, stood up for Universal School meals, fought for all Vermonters facing hunger and advocated for the agriculture community with grants for new farmers to poultry farmers and fought to find ways for farms diversify and save money.
These are not easy times, I recognize that. I will work hard in the next term to be a louder voice for my district.
My work on the Grand Isle Select Board made me realize that Grand Isle County needs more representation in Montpelier.
As our State Representative I will work to build a stronger connection between state resources and our community.
I'm was on the Development Review Board and that really taught me about responsible growth. I got involved with the DRB when Lake Champlain Transportation wanted to build a 29,000sf maintenance facility. Through attending all of the meetings for this, I learned firsthand how important citizen voices are in effective government.
I'm a volunteer and Board member of the Champlain Islands Food Shelf. I am passionate about addressing the issues that surround food insecurity in Grand Isle and West Milton. We have clients from all over Grand Isle and Franklin county who come once a week for groceries. I have seen firsthand the struggles of the working poor. Many food shelf clients say, "I'm one car repair away from being homeless." More needs to be done to help all Vermonters not fall through the cracks.
I care deeply about connecting with people. A State Representative needs to be responsive to her constituents. I do not have all the answers on complex issues, there's no way I could. My love of learning and natural curiosity helps me seek out those who are experts and those who are most affected, so I can make the best decisions for our district.
I came to Vermont in 1996 and opened an independent bookstore, The Flying Pig, in Charlotte with Elizabeth Bluemle. While living in Charlotte I was on the Planning Commission and a member and then chief of the volunteer rescue squad from 2000-2006. Connection to my community has always been something I'm passionate about.
I am an award-winning stand up comic and storyteller. I also taught stand up comedy through the FlynnArts program for 12 years, teaching over 300 people how to write and perform their own stand up routines. During that time I also taught stand up at the Chittenden County Correctional Facility and the Northwest State Correctional Facility for two years. One of things I loved about teaching was seeing people find their voice.
My work as a State Representative has shown me that my job is to give a voice to as many people in the district as I can.
I’m running again because my work isn’t finished. Vermont can, and do better. We can be kinder in our disagreements. Listen better and bring in other ideas. These past two years I’ve learned that I am a fighter for my district. I protected mobile home owners and renters in bills, help design an eviction diversion program that protects tenants and landlords, fought to protect pollinators, stood up for Universal School meals, fought for all Vermonters facing hunger and advocated for the agriculture community with grants for new farmers to poultry farmers and fought to find ways for farms diversify and save money.
These are not easy times, I recognize that. I will work hard in the next term to be a louder voice for my district.
My work on the Grand Isle Select Board made me realize that Grand Isle County needs more representation in Montpelier.
As our State Representative I will work to build a stronger connection between state resources and our community.
I'm was on the Development Review Board and that really taught me about responsible growth. I got involved with the DRB when Lake Champlain Transportation wanted to build a 29,000sf maintenance facility. Through attending all of the meetings for this, I learned firsthand how important citizen voices are in effective government.
I'm a volunteer and Board member of the Champlain Islands Food Shelf. I am passionate about addressing the issues that surround food insecurity in Grand Isle and West Milton. We have clients from all over Grand Isle and Franklin county who come once a week for groceries. I have seen firsthand the struggles of the working poor. Many food shelf clients say, "I'm one car repair away from being homeless." More needs to be done to help all Vermonters not fall through the cracks.
I care deeply about connecting with people. A State Representative needs to be responsive to her constituents. I do not have all the answers on complex issues, there's no way I could. My love of learning and natural curiosity helps me seek out those who are experts and those who are most affected, so I can make the best decisions for our district.
I came to Vermont in 1996 and opened an independent bookstore, The Flying Pig, in Charlotte with Elizabeth Bluemle. While living in Charlotte I was on the Planning Commission and a member and then chief of the volunteer rescue squad from 2000-2006. Connection to my community has always been something I'm passionate about.
I am an award-winning stand up comic and storyteller. I also taught stand up comedy through the FlynnArts program for 12 years, teaching over 300 people how to write and perform their own stand up routines. During that time I also taught stand up at the Chittenden County Correctional Facility and the Northwest State Correctional Facility for two years. One of things I loved about teaching was seeing people find their voice.
My work as a State Representative has shown me that my job is to give a voice to as many people in the district as I can.
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