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The Williston Democrats aim to build an inclusive community for all Willistonians. We believe Williston should be an attainable place to live for all income levels. We value a strong public education system. We know access to affordable healthcare is a right. We strive to foster resilience in our systems. We are guided by a responsibility to future generations. We believe in change through action.
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Montpelier Motivations
Williston voters have six candidates to choose from, for three available seats, to represent them in the Vermont Senate as part of the Chittenden Southeast Senate District.
The roster of candidates includes three incumbent Democrats who won their party’s nominations during the primary election in August (Thomas Chittenden of South Burlington, Kesha Ram Hinsdale of Shelburne and Ginny Lyons of Williston) and one Republican challenger, Bruce Roy of Williston, who won a Republican primary nomination.
Williston is part of the Chittenden Southeast Senate District along with several neighboring municipalities. Incumbents Thomas Chittenden of South Burlington, Ginny Lyons of Williston and Kesha Ram Hinsdale of Shelburne are all running for re-election. Challenging them for a Democratic nomination is Louis Meyers of South Burlington.
Source: Williston Observer 10/17/24
Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Ginny to the Senate
To the Editor:
Please join me in supporting Sen. Ginny Lyons for re-election to the Vermont State Senate. I have known Ginny for over 25 years, first as the Chair of the Williston Selectboard, where she was a voice for the community during significant development and change, and next as our State Senator for many years and as a colleague when I served as State Representative for Williston.
Ginny is a former Chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, where she has guided Vermont’s response to climate change, renewable energy development, stormwater protection and land use protection. She also serves on the joint carbon reductions committee. She has a commitment to people with a focus on policies to reduce trauma and toxins that negatively affect children and human development.
Source: Williston Observer 10/17/24
‘Like David and Goliath’: Esther Charlestin’s bid to bring down Gov. Phil Scott
On a recent Friday evening, Esther Charlestin made a quiet entrance at the Burlington Beer Company’s Flynn Avenue taproom, where the Vermont Democratic Party was throwing its fall fundraiser.
She lingered at the back of the room until Addie Lentzner, leader of the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network, spotted her and waved. Charlestin walked across the room, gave Lentzner a big hug and started chatting with a small group at Lentzner’s table.
As people slowly migrated toward her, the consultant, educator and Democratic nominee for governor greeted them warmly.
A first-generation Haitian American, Charlestin is the first Black woman to win a major party nomination for governor of Vermont. But her grassroots campaign has been as understated as her entrance to the fundraiser that evening.
Source: Vermont Digger 10/15/24
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