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Opinion: Baser thankful for election help

Posted on November 12, 2014 |
By Fred Baser



The evening before Election Day, I told my wife, Marian, that no matter what the outcome I had won. This feeling came from the support I have received from so many people in the four towns of Addison-4.

When you run for office, especially in a hotly contested race, you have to put yourself out there, and at times, you are a bit vulnerable. Having people write letters of support, donate their hard-earned cash and assist in your door-to-door efforts is huge and humbling.

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Opinion: Van Wyck responds to criticism about voting record

Posted on November 12, 2014 |
By Warren Van Wyck



There is a saying that you can’t judge a book by its cover. That’s often the case for an act and its title in the Vermont Legislature. So it is with Act No. 31 (H.99), an act relating to equal pay. Equal pay has been a Vermont law since 2002 (and federal law before that) and I support equal pay for equal work. Act 31, however, is primarily about imposing various other mandates on employers and contractors in Vermont. This is the reason that I voted against it.

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Opinion: Candidates' actions hurt business

Posted on October 31, 2014 |
By Paul J. Kerin



As a child growing up in Vermont I gave my parents ample opportunity to teach me  life lessons. To this day I carry with me much of what I learned. Recently I had the chance to relive one of those lessons. The lesson being, “how to take the measure of a man.” The answer, watch his actions when he doesn’t think people are looking.

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Opinion: Fisher, Sharpe deserve re-election

Posted on October 31, 2014 |
By Marcia Liotard



My husband and I retired to Vermont in July ’06. We first met Mike Fisher and Dave Sharpe the following March at the Starksboro Town Meeting. Since then we’ve gotten to know both men better. We find them to be thoughtful, fair and honest men, who care about their constituents. Dave is now the ranking member of the House Ways & Means Committee, and Mike is the Chairman of the House Health Care Committee. Both jobs bring extra work and greater responsibility.

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Candidates make their final rounds before Tuesday election

Posted on October 30, 2014 |
By John Flowers



ADDISON COUNTY — Voter turnout for the upcoming Nov. 4 General Election in Addison County is likely to depend a great deal on where you live.

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Editorial: The Independent endorses candidates

Posted on October 30, 2014 |
By Angelo S. Lynn



When voters go to the polls next Tuesday, Nov. 4, the role they should assume is that of the boss making new hires. The voters’ job is to sort through the various applications, review their records and accomplishments, and hire the best candidates for their respective positions. This is not a popularity contest, but rather a nuts-and-bolts analysis of which candidate will best serve in the elected position.

With that in mind, we offer the following endorsements and comments on the upcoming election:

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Opinion: Mullin sign criticism off target, but donations questioned

Posted on October 30, 2014 |
By Peter Ryersbach



I want to apologize to Valerie Mullin and to the voters of Addison County. I wrongly said that Valerie did not demonstrate Vermont values by having her personal political lawn signs at the most recent youth soccer event at Mount Abe. I’ve been informed that her level of donation to the youth sports program allowed her to put up her signs at the event. I did not check the facts before writing my letter and for that I apologize to all.

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Opinion: Baser's 'top notch' character needed in Montpelier

Posted on October 30, 2014 |
By Joe Devall



In weighing many factors I believe Fred Baser is the most outstanding candidate for a House seat in my district. Fred is certainly someone people can trust to work hard. His character is top notch and his public service experience is extensive.

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Opinion: McEathron would bring fresh perspective to House

Posted on October 30, 2014 |
By Andrew Headrick



As Nov. 4 fast approaches, I personally am going to be supporting Calvin McEathron.

Betty Nuovo has done admirable things for Middlebury in the past, but I am basing my vote on the future two years. Throughout his campaign, Calvin has consistently presented creative solutions to solve many of the tough problems facing our great town and state.

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Opinion: Send Fisher back to the Legislature

Posted on October 29, 2014 |
By Donna Bailey



I have known and worked closely with Mike Fisher for a number of years. He has my vote because he is hardworking, trustworthy and has the best Vermont values.

There are candidates out there who believe that the way to get elected is to promote fear and attack the integrity of their opponents. This is not the Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton or Starksboro way of gaining support.

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