Midterm Elections 2026

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

Hi Neighbors, many of you know me, but for those that don’t - Hi, I’m Ashley Bartley! I’m a lifelong Vermonter, a mom, and a wife, an HR professional, and someone who has been proud to call Fairfax home. 

For the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of representing our community in the Vermont House. But long before I had a title, I was—and still am—just a neighbor who cares deeply about this community. My career in HR has also shaped how I approach my work: I believe in listening, treating people fairly and with respect, and finding solutions. 

What’s most important for Fairfax voters to know about me is that I take this responsibility seriously. I believe in integrity, transparency, accountability, and showing up. Over the last four years, I have worked hard to make sure Fairfax has a strong voice in Montpelier while staying connected to the people and community I represent.

I’m running because I believe Fairfax deserves someone who will listen, work hard, carry themselves with integrity and honesty, be transparent about the decisions being made, and always put our community first. I’m proud of the work I’ve done over the last four years, and I’m ready to keep doing the work for Fairfax.

2. Background and Experience: What is your prior experience with this or other elected positions? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

Before serving as your State Representative for the last four consecutive years, I served my community on the Fairfax Community Library Board of Trustees as both Secretary and Treasurer, and on the Franklin County Home Health Board of Directors. These experiences taught me the importance of listening to the community, being a responsible steward of resources, and working collaboratively to solve problems.

I’ve also been a tee ball coach, a hockey mom, and served on Recreation Advisory Boards in other communities. 

For the past two years, I have served as Vice Chair of the House General and Housing Committee, where I have been deeply engaged in some of Vermont’s most pressing challenges, particularly housing affordability, workforce development, and land-use reform. I have worked hard to make sure Fairfax has a strong voice in Montpelier and that the decisions being made at the State House reflect the realities facing our community.

I am proud of the work I have done over the last four years, but especially proud that I have consistently shown up for Fairfax, listened to my neighbors, and worked across the aisle to get things done. I will bring that same commitment, work ethic, and community-first approach to the Senate.

3. Personality and Character: What are the character traits that you feel you are most known for? What personal values do you think will influence how you operate as an elected official?

I am best known for being hardworking, approachable, and willing to listen. I care deeply about people, and treat everyone with respect, even when we disagree. I’m also someone who believes in showing up, doing the work, and following through. Most importantly, I value integrity. I believe your word should mean something, and that doing the right thing matters even when it isn’t the easiest or most politically convenient choice.

Those values will continue to shape how I serve as an elected official. I will continue to be a steady, pragmatic voice who puts people ahead of politics and is willing to work with anyone to get things done. I don’t believe one party or one person has all the answers. I value honesty, accountability, common sense, and treating people the way I would want to be treated.

At the end of the day, I want Vermonters to know that I am someone who will listen to them, work hard for them, keep my word, and always put Vermont first.

4. Goals if you are elected: Please specify your top 3 priorities if you are elected to this position. 

1. Vermont must become more affordable for the people who call it home—and make sure the next generation has the opportunity to stay.

My top priority is affordability. Whether it is the cost of housing, property taxes, childcare, healthcare, or everyday expenses, too many Vermonters are being priced out of the communities they call home. I want to focus on increasing housing supply, making it easier and more predictable to build, supporting working families, and finding ways to reduce the overall cost of living. Vermont should be a place where young people can stay, families can put down roots, and people who want to move here have a realistic opportunity to do so.

2. Grow Vermont’s workforce and economy.

We need an economy that works for the people who live here. That means supporting small businesses, attracting and retaining workers, expanding workforce housing, and creating good-paying jobs. We need to make it easier—not harder—for businesses to grow and for people to find meaningful work close to home.

3. Make housing more attainable through practical, accountable government.

Vermont cannot become more affordable for working families without addressing the cost and availability of housing. Part of that means removing unnecessary barriers to building homes and creating more predictability in the process. But it also means trusting our municipalities. Local leaders and communities understand their housing needs, infrastructure, and challenges better than Montpelier does. I want to give municipalities the tools and flexibility to make decisions that work for their communities, while holding Montpelier accountable for whether our policies are actually producing results. We need to work together across party lines to build more homes, strengthen our communities, and make Vermont more affordable.

5. Beyond Fairfax: What statewide or national topics do you see as connected to your work in this role? What are your hopes with how you can influence work in those areas?

I think it is very easy to let national topics deter us from real issues facing Vermonters; issues that we are able to control in Montpelier. At the same time, we cannot allow ourselves to become apathetic to the realities facing our nation. What happens nationally can and does have an impact on Vermont, from the economy and workforce to healthcare, housing, education, and federal funding.

But my responsibility as a state legislator is to keep my focus on the people I represent. I want to make sure we don’t get so caught up in national political debates that we lose sight of the Vermonter sitting across the table from us who is worried about paying their property tax, finding an affordable home, accessing healthcare, or keeping their small business open.

My hope is to bring a Vermont-first perspective to those larger conversations: to listen, stay informed, and work with people across political differences to find practical solutions. We may not always agree, but I believe we can still treat one another with respect, have honest conversations, and get to work on the issues that actually affect people’s lives.

Ultimately, I want my work to help keep Vermont a place where people can afford to live, work, raise a family, age with dignity, and build a future.

6. Other information: What else would you like Fairfax voters to know about you?

Serving as your State Representative for the last four years has been the greatest honor of my life. I believe public office is exactly that—public service. It is not a title or a paycheck; it is a responsibility and a commitment to the people who put their trust in you.

I have dedicated myself to showing up, listening, and working hard to make sure every Vermonter has the opportunity to build a good life here. I am proud of the work I have done for Fairfax, and I am incredibly grateful for the trust and support this community has given me over the last four years.

I won’t make a lot of campaign promises. I’ll make one: I will keep showing up, keep listening, and keep fighting for Fairfax with the same energy and dedication I have brought to this job for the last four years.

7. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

I can be reached at any of the following:

https://www.ashleybartley.org/

ashley@ashleybartley.org

https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBartleyVT

https://www.instagram.com/AshleyBartleyVT

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I am the sole candidate with the experience and the time available to serve in the State Senate. 

Like my opponent, I am “very moderate” within my party affiliation.  

Unlike my opponent, I vote as an independent. No politician, party, donor, or lobbyist dictates how I will vote on a bill. 

I do my homework. I consult an extensive network of stakeholders. 

I use critical thinking and creative problem-solving to come up with novel solutions to vexing problems. In 2005, for example, I proposed a way to resolve the decades-long tussle over merger / separation in my town. Then I had the tenacity to see it through, 15 years later.

For 21 years I have served 22,000 people by fighting for more affordable, transparent, and accountable government. (Fight is not a gentle word, nor is politics a sport for the faint of heart. Misinformation abounds, as social media is used to spread half-truths.)

I actively seek out opinions and ideas from the people I serve, by knocking on thousands of doors each year and by attending meetings and other events in all four towns.

When I got to the Senate in 2023, I initiated seven bills based on my front-porch conversations; three were signed into law by the Governor. In each case, the person who suggested the bill was able to testify in committee and see the law-making process at work to completion.

Unlike our current senator, I was vigilant about returning emails, meeting with constituents, and submitting monthly summaries of my progress in Montpelier when I served in 2023-24.

While he is known by his peers to have been somewhat absent during his tenure, I am a stickler for showing up. Not just in the State House. I never missed a meeting in 12 years as a member of the Essex Selectboard.

I have a business background. I worked in technology, communication and human resources. I started and ran a small newspaper (Essex ReTorter) for two years before the legislative map was redistricted, prompting my first run for State Senate in 2022. 

My children are grown up and live independently. My husband and cats are quite self-sufficient. I have few personal obligations that compete with my commitment to serving 22,000+ people, full-time, year-round as a legislator, which is what doing-this-job-right demands.

I have proven that I can excel as your senator, and no one has worked harder at it than me.

2. Background and Experience: What is your prior experience with this or other elected positions? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I bring a lifetime of varied experiences as an employee, parent, instructor, business owner, and public servant to this role. 

I have lived in Essex Center for 29 years. I got involved in local government to keep Vermont looking like Vermont, so that my children could return someday and recognize it still.

Every one of the 9 issue campaigns I led ― and won ― with the help of Essex voters was hard-fought and took time, energy and creativity to communicate difficult concepts within their historical context. 

Thanks to my leadership of "grassroots" causes, the average Essex property owner saved $6,000 over a 15-year period. Along the way, I resorted to singing to my Selectboard only once. https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/rock-on-essex-woman-belts-out-jethro-tull-tune-to-protest-merger-28739775/

Taxpayers saved even more when I led the effort to stop the formation of a Special Taxing District for Recreation -- a third local taxing entity!

As a State Senator, I called out wasteful spending and unlawful procurements. Namely a no-bid contract for a Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System that lacks the means to run our Labor and Transportation Departments. Insiders estimate we will spend $200 million and not have a safe, reliable place to store our legacy data when it’s done. 

Other states pulled out of similar contracts years ago. Vermont has doubled down on its decision under the current Governor, to save face. Here’s a summary of this boondoggle: https://www.wrenner4senate.org/_files/ugd/b35356_77fdfaea084a4167ac179aafd025fa90.pdf 

I studied up on IT process failures in my spare time.  By day, I voted down costly bills like the Clean Heat Standard ([un]Affordable Heat Act) and the Renewable Energy Standard, which projected an increase of up to 7% in rates. 

I also voted No on bills such as the HOME Act, BE HOME Act, and Act 181, which ignore the challenges of adding housing to cities where sewerage treatment plants regularly fail to keep up with the existing population. Untreated or partially-treated waste winds up in our streams and lakes because we continue to build housing before we shore up our infrastructure.

3. Personality and Character: What are the character traits that you feel you are most known for? What personal values do you think will influence how you operate as an elected official?

At the State House, I’m available to listen to anyone who wishes to speak with me, especially members of the public. 

I understand how they can feel shut out of the process because lobbyists and fellow legislators are privy to conversations that the public is not. 

My mantra is "I don't see an aisle", thanks to my decades of working in non-partisan local government. We can only solve the daunting problems before us if we cooperate, rather than hole up in our tribal camps. I enjoyed working with people of all political stripes and relished Republicans signing on to co-sponsor my bills. That's how I knew a bill made common sense.

I have a strong work ethic and an insatiable curiosity about people and policy. 

I’m a night owl, so I get lots done when the world simmers down. 

I’m energized by the opportunity to resolve puzzling dilemmas. 

I persevere when no one else will, and I’m undaunted when others advise me not to bother.

After all, I won a “red” Senate seat in 2022, becoming the first Chittenden North Senator. Before that, I led the resolution of the 64-year merger fight in Essex and Essex Junction, a process which only took 16 years! 

I am frugal, living in a modest townhouse, driving old hybrid vehicles, and wearing second-hand clothing. 

I’m not shy about asking why the state is spending money, especially if they haven’t followed proper procedure before spending it, because the state needs to be frugal, too. 

The senate needs people like me who can devote full-time to this work, without distractions, to chair committees, volunteer for summer study, etc.

4. Goals if you are elected: Please specify your top 3 priorities if you are elected to this position. 

1) Chair a new committee that combines oversight of information technology, utilities, and communications. 

Right now that oversight function is dispersed and ineffective. We need to better address the deployment of one-half billion dollars of equipment and services (to take the internet to the last mile) that are at risk for failure, per the state auditor’s reports. Wasted spending by the state on computer technology is legendary. I want to stem that tide and turn it around. Once department heads understand that the requirements in statute for cost / benefit analysis and independent reviews are to be taken seriously, I expect some turnover in personnel and an improvement in accountability.

2) Leverage my ties to the majority party to make good things happen for our district. (Note: I didn’t say “supermajority,” of which I’m no fan.) 

If I’m returned to the Senate, I will have seniority, likely majority party leverage, and the ability to chair a committee. If I’m setting the agenda in a committee room, I will prioritize bills for rural districts like ours and ensure that we “do a 360” on each topic, so that typically marginalized groups receive adequate time to testify.

3) Increase transparency in how schools are funded and what their budgets fund. 

One teacher said she was shocked at the high quality of materials used in a jewelry making class, while another railed about colleagues who are paid to travel overseas for enrichment. Let’s cut back on such frills by introducing forensic audits. We need to trim the “spaghetti formula” used to determine education tax rates, so that anyone on the street can explain it to anyone else. 

Most of all, it’s important for the public to understand why the legislature voted in 2024 to pass a homestead tax rate increase (“Yes” on the Yield Bill). Money to keep schools open must come from somewhere. 

The present lack of understanding allows “No” voters to allege that they care more about taxpayers. In reality, they voted to mortgage our state’s future: Legislators were given two difficult choices regarding how to increase property taxes. 

A YES vote meant that taxpayers (like you and me) would fund, in real time, the costs of keeping the schools open, according to the total budgets that were approved by voters in each district. Unfortunately, inflation has driven up school budgets, just like grocery bills. 

A NO vote on setting the proposed homestead tax rate would've automatically increased property taxes by 30% for businesses and second-home owners, those who pay the non-homestead tax rate. (I'm personally not looking to add reasons for businesses to leave VT.) Also, a NO on the tax increase meant borrowing approximately $50M -- at current interest rates! -- because the state doesn't have reserves sufficient to meet those voter-approved spending levels. I could only imagine how that would come back to bite taxpayers the following year. Therefore, I refused to pass along such future costs for political gain. 

5. Beyond Fairfax: What statewide or national topics do you see as connected to your work in this role? What are your hopes with how you can influence work in those areas?

As mentioned above, I work to bring people and ideas together, regardless of party or any other identifying characteristics, because we cannot go forward without conversation and then consensus. Plenty of finger-pointing happens in the state government, but we must rise above it. 

Nationwide inflation and high interest rates are challenging consumers and boosting our budgets. What Vermont needs to do is conduct some forensic audits in key areas, such as education and healthcare. People who work in those fields can point to waste in their workplaces. We need to tap them for ideas and then follow-through with cost-cutting of expenses that are “nice, but not necessary,” as my Dad, a Depression Baby, likes to say. 

Disinformation and misinformation plague our politics. My votes on the pay bill, the child care bill, and on school funding have been misrepresented on social media. Without reliable teams of journalists covering all the issues, as newspapers once did, we are left with a social media morass. It’s destroying our democracy. 

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, States must deal with reproductive choice. I have supported a number of bills (including Prop 5 and S. 37) which aim to keep the government out of our bedrooms and doctor’s offices. I will continue to defend Vermonters’ right to make our own reproductive health care choices. 

6. Other information: What else would you like Fairfax voters to know about you?

No one works harder for you. I have devoted the past 21 years of my life to making sure that I’m in touch with residents of the communities I serve. 

When I first won a seat on the Essex Selectboard, I was advised never to “walk point” (go first, exposing oneself to attack or criticism) on any issue. Better to “go along to get along” to ensure one’s re-election, they said. However, my goal in serving the public has been to Make a Difference.  So far, I believe I have.

7. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

irene@wrenner4senate.org

facebook.com/SenatorIreneWrenner 

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I was born and raised in Vermont and have been living in Fairfax with My wife Sally for the past 28 years. We have 4 children and 1 grandchild. I also am the owner of a small business in Fairfax.

2. Background and Experience: What is your prior experience with this or other elected positions? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I have never sought or held any elected position in the past. I suppose the skills that I have that would help me in this position would be that I was once a night shift foreman at a local company and the department that I was in charge of had 15 employees. I learned how to listen and motivate those workers that I was in charge of. I also like to seek out answers to questions. Being the father of 4 gives me an insight into interpersonal relationships. Being a self employed small business owner has given me the skills of managing a budget in a business setting. 

3. Personality and Character: What are the character traits that you feel you are most known for? What personal values do you think will influence how you operate as an elected official?

I am a very logical person and I like to solve problems. I have been told that I am a very nice person, however modesty prevents me from saying so. 

4. Goals if you are elected: Please specify your top 3 priorities if you are elected to this position. 

My top three priorities are to work with the rest of the Legislature to help lower property taxes and fix our failing schools, also work with the Legislature to lower the cost of housing and to work with the Legislature to lower the cost of health care.

5. Political positions: Are there any statewide or national political topics that you feel influence your vision for the role?

As a freshman, I would need to seek out those legislators who would like to work on the same ideas and partner with them to solve the problems that we face as a State. 

6. Other information: What else would you like Fairfax voters to know about you?

If elected I will communicate with the people of Fairfax and Georgia and listen to their needs.

7. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

I have a campaign Face Book page which is Keith Billado for Fairfax/Georgia. My campaign email address is kbillado@reagan.com 

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I’m a fourth-generation Vermonter, small business owner, Unitarian Universalist minister, longtime union flight attendant, and mom of three young children. I grew up in Georgia and returned home to Franklin County because my husband and I wanted to raise our family here, close to the people and communities that shaped me.

I think what is most important for Fairfax voters to know about me is that I understand how hard it has become for ordinary families to build a life in Vermont. I’m raising kids, running a small business, paying the same bills, navigating childcare, and trying to make the numbers work, too. I also know how much is possible when people feel connected to their communities and believe they have a real stake in their future.

I’m running because I want Vermont to be a place where our kids can grow up and afford to stay, where families can thrive rather than simply get by, and where people who grew up here can still find their way home. I would bring to the State House a practical, collaborative approach grounded in listening, problem-solving, and the belief that good public service starts with showing up for people.

2. Background and Experience: What is your prior experience with this or other elected positions? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I have not previously held elected office, but public service and civic engagement have been part of my life for a long time. I majored in Political Science at Saint Michael’s College and gained some of my earliest experience in government as an intern for Senator Patrick Leahy and Vermont Speaker of the House Shap Smith. I also ran for the Vermont State Senate in 2012 and the Vermont House in 2016.

One of the most important things those experiences taught me is that representing people is about much more than casting votes. Constituent service matters enormously. People need representatives who help them navigate state government, connect them with resources, and take their concerns seriously—even when there isn't an easy solution.

In many ways, I have been developing those skills throughout my working life. As a young adult, I worked in retail management, event coordination, catering, and my family's catering business. I have since spent more than a decade as a union flight attendant, become an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister, and founded and operated a small business here in Franklin County. They are very different jobs, but all require listening carefully, communicating clearly, solving problems, navigating conflict, and helping people when something isn't going the way they expected.

Running The Bright Side Play Place has also given me firsthand experience with the realities facing Vermont's small businesses and working families: financing, regulation, childcare, staffing, rising costs, and simply trying to make the numbers work.

I don't expect to arrive in Montpelier knowing everything. I do know how to listen, ask questions, learn quickly, work with people from very different backgrounds, and follow through when someone asks for help. I would approach constituent service as one of the most important responsibilities of being a representative, and I would work hard to make sure people in Fairfax and Georgia know that their representative is accessible, responsive, and working for them.

3. Personality and Character: What are the character traits that you feel you are most known for? What personal values do you think will influence how you operate as an elected official?

I think the people who know me best would describe me as outgoing, energetic, tenacious, and passionate. I genuinely like people, I try to ask a lot of questions, and I tend to bring a lot of energy to the things I care about. When I see a problem, my instinct is to dig in, figure out how it works, and keep looking for solutions rather than accepting that something simply can't be done.

Tenacity is probably one of the traits that defines me most. When I commit to something—or when someone asks me for help—I have a hard time letting go until I've exhausted the possibilities. I think that matters in an elected official, particularly when it comes to constituent service. Sometimes helping someone navigate government means making another phone call, asking another question, finding the right person, or continuing to push when the first answer doesn't solve the problem.

One of my most important personal values is the belief that every person has inherent worth and deserves to be treated with dignity. That comes from my Unitarian Universalist faith, but it also shapes how I approach people whose experiences, beliefs, or politics may be very different from my own. I don't need to agree with someone to listen to them, take their concerns seriously, or believe they deserve a voice in their government.

I'm also pragmatic. I care deeply about my values, but I am more interested in making meaningful progress than in being ideologically perfect. I'm comfortable asking questions, admitting when I don't know something, and changing my mind when I learn something new. I would bring that same combination of energy, passion, persistence, curiosity, and respect for others to serving Fairfax and Georgia.

4. Goals if you are elected: Please specify your top 3 priorities if you are elected to this position. 

My top three priorities would be:

1. Making Vermont more affordable. The cost of living is putting enormous pressure on Vermonters, and property taxes are a particularly urgent concern. We need to address how we fund public education so that we can maintain excellent schools without continuing to place an unsustainable burden on homeowners. I also want to look at affordability as a whole- including healthcare, energy, and the everyday costs that determine whether families can make a life here.

2. Making it possible for families to stay, grow, and thrive here. Vermont needs more housing that working people can actually afford, accessible and affordable childcare, and healthcare that doesn't consume an ever-growing share of household income. These issues are interconnected: if we want young people to stay in Vermont, families to put down roots here, and people who left to be able to come home, we have to make the basic economics of living here work.

3. Strengthening our local economy and communities. As a small business owner, I know how difficult it can be to start and sustain a business in Vermont. I want to improve access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs, strengthen workforce pathways, invest in the infrastructure our rural communities need, and make it easier for people to build businesses and careers here. A strong Vermont economy should create opportunities not just to work here, but to build a life here.

5. Beyond Fairfax: What statewide or national topics do you see as connected to your work in this role? What are your hopes with how you can influence work in those areas?

Many of the challenges facing Fairfax and Georgia are really statewide challenges: the cost and availability of housing, access to childcare, healthcare costs, education funding, workforce shortages, and the question of how we keep young people in Vermont and make it possible for others to come home.

I see these issues as deeply interconnected. A business can't grow if it can't find workers, and workers can't move here if they can't find housing. Parents can't participate fully in the workforce without childcare. Communities can't attract and retain families without strong schools and healthcare. And we can't simply ask taxpayers to absorb ever-increasing costs without addressing the systems driving those costs.

National decisions also have very real consequences here. Changes in federal funding and policy can affect healthcare, food assistance, education, housing, infrastructure, and the resources available to our state. I believe part of the Legislature's responsibility is to understand those impacts, advocate for Vermont's interests, and make thoughtful decisions about where the state can respond effectively.

My hope is also that Vermont can continue to demonstrate that small states can be laboratories for practical solutions. We are small enough that legislators can know the communities they represent, talk directly with the people implementing programs, and see relatively quickly when something isn't working.

I would hope to bring the experiences of Franklin County into those larger conversations while also learning from communities across Vermont. Ultimately, I want the work we do in Montpelier to help build a state where people can afford to stay, where our communities can grow sustainably, and where the next generation sees a future for themselves here.

6. Other information: What else would you like Fairfax voters to know about you?

This may sound a little unusual, but serving in the Vermont House has been my dream job since I was about ten years old.

And in many ways, I have spent much of my life preparing for it. I served as a Legislative Page at the Vermont State House when I was young, studied political science at Saint Michael’s College, interned for Senator Patrick Leahy and Vermont Speaker of the House Shap Smith, ran for office when I was younger, and have remained deeply involved in civic and political life.

But politics has never been the only thing I've done. In the years since that ten-year-old first imagined serving in the State House, I've built a life and career that I never could have predicted. I've spent more than a decade as a flight attendant, become a minister, started a small business, gotten married, and become a mother of three. I've experienced Vermont not just as someone interested in public policy, but as a worker, a union member, an employer, a parent, and a member of a community.

I think that combination is part of why this particular job has always meant so much to me. Our legislators are citizen legislators. They are our neighbors- teachers, farmers, small business owners, parents, retirees, and people with lives and careers outside of politics- who bring those experiences with them to Montpelier. There is something deeply meaningful to me about being entrusted by your neighbors to listen to them, learn about complicated problems, work alongside people with different perspectives, and then come home and remain part of the community affected by the decisions you made.

I also hope people know that they don't have to agree with me to talk to me. I expect to hear from constituents who strongly disagree with some of my votes, and I think that's part of representative democracy. I will always try to explain why I made a decision, listen when someone thinks I got it wrong, and remain open to learning something that might change my perspective.

Ultimately, I am running because I love this corner of Vermont and believe deeply in its future. Public service, to me, is fundamentally about relationships and trust. If elected, I hope to earn that trust by showing up, doing the work, answering people when they reach out, and remembering every day who sent me to Montpelier in the first place.

7. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

www.electcarolinebright.com

https://www.facebook.com/electcarolinebright

https://www.instagram.com/carolinebrightforvermont/

Electcarolinebright@gmail.com

802-242-0892

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I have lived in Fairfax since moving to Vermont in 1997. My husband and I raised two daughters who both attended BFA-Fairfax from kindergarten through graduation. I worked as a paraeducator at BFA-Fairfax for 18 years before retiring in 2021, and have worked in the farm stand at River Berry Farm for the past dozen years or so. I've served Fairfax as a Justice of the Peace for the last 4 years, and look forward to continuing to do so in the future.

In my near 30 years of living in Fairfax, I've done my best to be involved in my community and have volunteered with many groups throughout that time, and I've often stepped up to a leadership position when no one else volunteered to take the reigns. Through my many volunteer roles, I've enjoyed getting to meet and work with so many fantastic people in this town. In my perspective, Fairfax was, and still is, a wonderful community to work, play, and raise a family in.

2. Background and Experience: What is your prior experience with this or other elected positions? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

Other than serving as a Justice of the Peace, I have never held another elected position. Vermont has a citizen legislature, so it is therefore everyday people like you and me that put themselves out there to serve the common good. Some of these people embark on this role and truly learn as they go. I am one of these people. That said, I'm a quick learner. 

3. Personality and Character: What are the character traits that you feel you are most known for? What personal values do you think will influence how you operate as an elected official?

I'm an extremely calm, deliberative, and patient person. I'm friendly. I listen. I usually don't attempt something if I don't think I can do it, and once I start something, I give it my all and am passionate about what I am doing. I'm a team player and I always try to pull my weight. 

All these traits will be necessary to make my way in Montpelier. 

4. Goals if you are elected: Please specify your top 3 priorities if you are elected to this position. 

There are many problems to tackle in Vermont right now, but addressing our healthcare crisis is at the top of my list. I'm a proponent of publicly financed universal primary healthcare and would like to see the legislature take it up as a way to ensure everyone has their basic healthcare needs met. Implementing this system can also bring down costs. 

Secondly, we need to address our rising property taxes that have become unaffordable for so many in our community. This issue is best addressed by rethinking how we are funding education. We must provide adequate funding to educate our students, but continuing to make cuts without jeopardizing a quality education is just not possible. A different funding model needs to be explored because what we have needs to change. The rising taxes are also tied to the rising healthcare costs for school employees, so that brings us back around to the first issue on the list. 

Thirdly, Vermont must address its shortage of housing. I believe there are creative ways to provide more housing for our communities and state while protecting our forests, farms, and working landscapes.

5. Beyond Fairfax: What statewide or national topics do you see as connected to your work in this role? What are your hopes with how you can influence work in those areas?

Most of the problems that are plaguing residents of Fairfax and Georgia are also plaguing the rest of the state, and many of these same problems are present throughout the nation. On the national front, we are quickly losing ground. Affordability is being pummeled by rising inflation due to ridiculous tariffs on our allies and neighbors, rising oil prices because of an unwanted and illegal war in Iran, federal policies that reward the rich at the expense of the rest of us, and corporate greed that is utterly insatiable. It's an ongoing uphill battle and Vermont must develop policies that help to make itself resilient to some of these outside forces. I don't have all the answers, but look forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting to work to try to find them. 

6. Other information: What else would you like Fairfax voters to know about you?

We are living in a very divided country right now. Many issues and ways of thinking are classified into "red" and "blue" or "Republican" or "Democrat". Local representation should not and can not fall into these narrow silos. No matter of our political preference, we are all Vermonters in the same boat - we all are tackling the same problems and want viable solutions that offer relief. My wish is for voters to pay attention to the issues, do some research of their own, become informed instead of influenced, and to vote wisely. I'm running for State Representative to be a voice for ALL residents of Franklin-1 and I would be honored to have your vote. 

7. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

Please visit my website, FilibertiForVermont.com, or my Facebook page, Julie Filiberti for State Representative, for more information about who I am, what I believe, and how to contact me. 

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I am a lifelong Vermonter who grew up in Addison County. I attended Castleton State College, where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree. I am a moderate Republican, not afraid to be an independent thinker, who may not always vote along party lines. I pride myself on being able to have civil conversations with voters from any party, on issues important to them. I served my country in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. I have served for the past 26 years as a State Deputy Sheriff and serve as an appointed member of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council in Pittsford. 

2. Background and Experience: What is your prior experience with this or other elected positions? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I have never run for any political office. My experience as a military veteran and law enforcement officer have prepared me for leadership roles when needed. My many years of service in the Vermont courts and as a police officer, have given me a broad perspective on the importance of justice, public safety and the good of the community. 

3. Personality and Character: What are the character traits that you feel you are most known for? What personal values do you think will influence how you operate as an elected official?

I am most known for my compassion and tenacity, even in the face of long odds. I am a dedicated husband and “father” to five pets. I try to listen carefully to various viewpoints before making up my mind on an issue. Although I can think quickly and be decisive during a true emergency, I feel that Montpelier needs more moderate voices in all parties, to deliberate very carefully. I feel I could bring that to the table, if elected. 

4. Goals if you are elected: Please specify your top 3 priorities if you are elected to this position. 

Reduce property tax burdens. 

Find better ways to fund education, without reducing the quality.

In general, create a more business-friendly climate, to shift the tax burden away from the property tax system, which is not working well.

5. Beyond Fairfax: What statewide or national topics do you see as connected to your work in this role? What are your hopes with how you can influence work in those areas?

I do not see this as a national level office. Although Vermont is one of the 50 states, I feel I would want to concentrate on issues that directly affect the citizens of Fairfax and Georgia and more broadly, Vermont as a whole. 

6. Other information: What else would you like Fairfax voters to know about you?

I am approachable and willing to listen. Constituent advocacy is very important to me. Although one must choose a party, to run for office, I fully understand that a successful candidate must represent all citizens of a town. I would try very hard to do that for Fairfax and Georgia. 

7. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

Facebook: Bob Stebbins

Website: bobstebbins.com

E-mail: bob@bobstebbins.com

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1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

My wife and I moved to Fairfax in 1996 after living in Cambridge for 20 some years. I have been a self-employed Builder since 1988. My wife was a Kindergarten Teacher for many years and then decided to start her own Pre-School. I have been a coach for youth sports in both Cambridge and Fairfax. I was on the BFA School Board for a few years and helped to get the first playground funded and installed with the help of many, including the kids.  I am Vice-President and Trustee  of the First Congregational Church of St. Albans and have been a member there for near 15 years. I am 74 years old and still very active but looking to work less next year . My hope was to become a Justice of the Peace to be able to serve in some up coming weddings and also help with voting for the town.

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

As a member of the BFA School Board I served on many committees at a time when the new Elementary school was just coming on. Also the revamping of the athletic fields, the new playground, additions and remodeling of many parts of the old school, and was a part of many joint meetings with the SelectBoard. I have an Associates Degree in Small Business with a minor in Resort Management. I am a 7th generation Vermonter  and was born in Windsor, VT. 

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

Please feel free to call or text me @802-324-0308 or e-mail gregjbeeman@gmail.com

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1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I have lived in Fairfax since 1989 and loved every minute here. I believe foremost in truth and equality and have a commitment to both each moment everyday in my life here. Friends and disparate acquaintances alike will say that I am exactly what you see and hear. 

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I believe in citizen responsibility to contribute as best we can, however we can. I have recently experienced a life changing experience that offers me a bit more free time. I offer it to my beloved community.

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

I answer all questions, and am happy to connect by initial contact on email...ejblod@gmail.com. That is my "gate". I am happy to meet with people who express a sincere interest in speaking with me personally, but I value the peace and serenity Fairfax has always provided me and guard those tenaciously. I have been known to appear at the "honk and wave" gatherings on Main Street and intend to return to them shortly. Folks who want to know me mote publically may find me there, my politics on full display...I have been accused of bluntness, as I brook little nonsense...we don't have the luxury of time.

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I’m a longtime Fairfax resident who cares deeply about our community and the people who make it such a special place to live. What I want voters to know about me is simple: I show up, I listen, and I take responsibility seriously. I believe that local government works best when it’s grounded in fairness, respect, and a genuine commitment to serving neighbors. My goal as Justice of the Peace is to bring steadiness, compassion, and integrity to a role that directly touches people’s lives.

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I’m running for Justice of the Peace because I want to contribute more directly to the civic life of Fairfax. This position plays an important part in ensuring that our elections run smoothly, that our boards have balanced representation, and that residents have someone trustworthy to turn to for civil ceremonies and other JP duties. I believe in strengthening community connections, and this role is a meaningful way to do that.

Although I haven’t held this position before, my experience in [community involvement, public‑facing work, volunteer roles, leadership positions, or relevant professional background] has prepared me well. I’m used to working with people in moments that require clarity, patience, and fairness. I understand the importance of confidentiality, accuracy, and steady judgment—qualities that are essential for a Justice of the Peace.

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

tsbuckeyes@comcast.net

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1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I’ve lived in Fairfax for 30 years and have had the privilege of raising my two daughters here. I’m a retired programmer, a decent enough golfer, and a sucker for a good haunted house. What I value most about Fairfax is our strong sense of community, our local dairy and organic farms, our view of Mt. Mansfield cloaked in fall foliage, and the balance between neighbors looking out for one another while still respecting each other’s space.

I’m someone who genuinely enjoys the everyday parts of living here. Whether that’s stopping at J&L for yet another lawn mower part, frequenting Stone’s Throw at least once a month for a margarita pizza, riding around the back roads with my dog in the cab of the truck, and, yes, even the rewarding workout that comes with snowblowing the driveway after a winter storm. I care deeply about preserving the community character that makes Fairfax feel like home. 

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

After raising my family here and being involved in the community, I figured it was probably time to find a way to give back. My wife encouraged me to run, and once I learned more about the role, I thought this sounded like a pretty good way to do that.

While I haven’t served before, I’ve shown up for my community in other ways. I’ve participated in community social events, I always vote in local elections, and I’ve spent enough years in Fairfax to know that everyone has an opinion, especially at Town Meeting. I value listening to different perspectives, thinking independently, and treating people fairly and with respect. I don’t feel the need to fit neatly into a political box, and I think that’s particularly important in a local role like this. Being a Justice of the Peace is about serving your community, not bringing partisan politics into it. I think local service should be taken seriously without taking ourselves too seriously.

I’m an introvert by nature, but I somehow always find myself enjoying catching up with familiar faces at town events and, of course, at the polls. I may not have a Justice of the Peace résumé, but I know this town, I care about the people who live here, and I’m willing to show up and do the job. And if I can help make election days a little more welcoming while I’m at it, even better.

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

davesomenumber@gmail.com

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I’ve been a resident of Fairfax since 1997 and was employed as a paraeducator at BFA Fairfax for over 18 years until my retirement in 2021. I have also worked at River Berry Farm in the farm stand in the spring/summer for the past dozen years or so. You will also find me on the ballot as a candidate for State Representative. 

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I have served as a JP in Fairfax for the past 4 years and find that serving on the Board of Civil Authorities is a nice way to fill a civic duty as well as to meet Fairfax residents and help preserve the integrity of all elections. In Vermont, a JP’s political party plays no part in serving. Justices of the Peace of all affiliations work together to maintain the voter checklist and ensure all elections are free and fair.

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

vtfiliberti@gmail.com

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1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I am a proud mother of three and a dedicated member of our community. As an active member of our BFA School Board and a social worker, I have had the privilege of serving and advocating for individuals, families, and our community both locally and statewide.

I am honored to bring my experience, integrity, and commitment to community service to the role of Justice of the Peace. I believe in treating every person with dignity and respect and in serving our community with fairness, responsibility, and care.

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

While I do not have direct experience serving as a Justice of the Peace, I bring a strong history of serving and supporting our community through my professional and civic involvement. As a social worker and an active member of our BFA School Board, I have learned the importance of listening to others, considering different perspectives, and approaching situations with fairness, objectivity, and respect.

As the child of a veteran, I have always had a deep appreciation for the principles of service, civic responsibility, and the importance of upholding the integrity of our democracy. I understand that serving as a Justice of the Peace is a position of trust and carries important responsibilities, particularly in ensuring that our local elections are conducted fairly, accurately, and with integrity.

I believe my experience working with people, my commitment to our community, and my ability to approach situations objectively have prepared me to fulfill the responsibilities of a Justice of the Peace with honesty, respect, and dedication.

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

Email is the best way to have direct communication! gearyscialdone@gmail.com 

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1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I returned to Fairfax five years ago to retire and be near my daughter and grandchildren. Though I spent much of my youth in upstate New York returning felt like coming home. Both of my parents were born and raised in this area and my ancestors came here 6 generations ago from Scotland. I come from an agricultural heritage and want us to preserve the nature and beauty of our state for the next generations. I am a grandmother, retired educator, and spend much of my time reading, writing and attempting to stay informed about local, state and world affairs. I have a deep love and commitment to Vermont, its history, ideals and determination for independent thinking.

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

My career in education allowed me to teach students of all ages, K-12 as well as tutor college level students. I spent some years  as a central office administrator as well as a board member for a union high school in Vermont. Those latter positions gave me experience with board members and the public that proved invaluable to my future work.

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

jem3329@gmail.com

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1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

We moved to Fairfax in 2002. It's been a wonderful place to raise our 3 children.  Fairfax neighbors care for each other and in general the people here are very friendly. 

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I worked for > 40 years as a respiratory therapist in a wide variety of professional roles. I retired last year and now feel I have the time and interest for the role of Justice of the Peace. If elected, I will make it a priority to be available for the work our town clerk asks of us. 

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I have been a resident of Fairfax for twenty eight years and am the BFA Fairfax school librarian.

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I served as a Justice of the Peace in 2023-2024. I learned so much about elections and our town and enjoyed serving our community in a new way. I would like to have the opportunity to serve again. One of the best things about being a Justice of the Peace is working together regardless of political affiliation to ensure a free, fair, accurate election.

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1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I have lived in Fairfax for 40 + years. Both of my grandparents were residents here as well. We live in the home of one of them who moved here when he was 6 from

Bakersfield. I was the School Nurse at BFA for 24+ years and enjoyed every minute. 

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

With election coverage we are all schooled in the aspects of what is required. I think having had this position for awhile I am qualified to do the job. I feel this is not a political position. It is important that my political views do not impact my job.I love my town and hope others see the positive things that are happening.

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

Contact info is mimamitchell@gmail.com.

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  & 2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I've lived in Fairfax most of my adult life and raised my family here. As a member of our community I have served on many boards and as our State Representative. I was

elected as a Justice of the Peace in the late 1990s but had to resign to comply with the Hatch Act when I was hired to work for the Post Office. It has been an honor to serve since being reelected to this position in 2024. I have been available to assist at the elections as our Town Clerk has needed me, as well as had the joy of performing a wedding.

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

bsmffxvt@yahoo.com

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I am a native Vermonter and have lived in Fairfax for 25 years.  I grew up in Thetford, VT, graduated from UVM, and moved to Fairfax for a work opportunity in 2001.

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I have never held an elected position but am running for the Justice of the Peace position as I would like to donate my time to help maintain free and fair elections, fair tax abatement rulings, and to facilitate marriages for all Vermonters.  I have tried to make a difference in Fairfax by volunteering my time to deliver Meals on Wheels.

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

The best way to contact me is via e-mail @ odayvt@gmail.com.  For more information about my work experience see www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-oday-802

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

Fairfax has always been home to me. I grew up here, attended Bellows Free Academy, and graduated from Johnson State College. My roots in this community run deep, and giving back to the town that helped shape who I am has always been important to me.

Professionally, I’ve built my career in telecommunications, including network operations at Verizon Wireless and Rural Cellular, project management, and vendor coordination. Today, I serve as Executive Director of Northwest Communications Union District (NW Fiberworx), where I lead efforts to bring reliable, high-speed fiber internet to underserved communities in northwestern Vermont.

I’m seeking reelection as Justice of the Peace because I believe local government works best when the people serving their community are fair, approachable, accountable, and committed to doing what’s right.

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I’ve had the privilege of serving Fairfax as a Justice of the Peace since November 2014 and as a Fence Viewer from 2013 through 2024. Over the years, I’ve assisted with town meetings, elections, ballot counting, and property boundary disputes. These responsibilities have reinforced my belief that even the smallest decisions in local government deserve careful attention, fairness, and respect.

My community involvement extends well beyond these roles. I previously served as Chair of the Fairfax Parks and Recreation Board, where I helped train new Recreation Directors, conducted meetings, and supported community traditions, including our annual Fourth of July Parade. I also served on the Fairfax Rescue Squad Board of Directors from 2019 to 2021.

In my professional career, I’ve managed complex projects, worked with government agencies and regulatory organizations, negotiated contracts, and overseen federal grant compliance. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), I understand the importance of accountability, transparency, clear communication, and following through on commitments.

I bring that same approach to my responsibilities as Justice of the Peace.

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

Marykayrvt@gmail.com

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

I am a retired air traffic controller who's lived in Fairfax since 1989.  I was a member of Fairfax Fire Dept for over 20 years and I've served one term as a justice of the peace. 

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I know running elections is a lot of work for the employees of the town office, and they count on the Justices to help. As a retired person I was able to work elections all day, and would continue to do that.

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

4injanuary@gmail..com

1. Introduction: Please provide a brief introduction of yourself. What is most important for Fairfax votes to know about you?  

We have lived in Fairfax for over 39 years.  In the past I was a volunteer EMT-I with Fairfax Rescue; Girl Scout leader; Trustee of the Bellows Trust; founder of the Easter

Egg hunt that used to take place on the lawn of what is now the community center; and I am now the treasurer of the Town Library Board of Trustees and I teach the Thursday mah jongg classes there.

2. Background and Experience: Why are you running for Justice of the Peace now? If you have held this position before, what are you most proud of? If you haven’t held this position, what other experiences have you had that would inform how you approach this role? Are there other skills or experiences that you have that qualify you for this position?

I believe that my 8 years as a mediator for the US Department of Agriculture and my 22 years as a tax auditor (CPA) for the State of Vermont make me uniquely qualified

to review appeals and serve as a member of the board of tax abatement. With all of the new residents in town I am hoping that by working at the polls I can meet some of these new folks.

3. Contact info: If constituents want to connect with you, what is the best way to do so? (Feel free to share any social media or websites as well).

Martisterin@gmail.com