2024 Candidate Questions

To give local voters a baseline for comparing candidates for the Legislature we asked each of them the same five questions. Our space and your time is finite, so we asked that they limit the number of words in each answers. When you read the Q&As with the candidates, use these Qs to match up with their As.

We let the candidates answer as they thought best, each giving their opinions on how to address the problems that Vermonters face. You can weigh the quality and veracity of the candidates’ answers for yourself. Here is what we asked:

Candidate questions 2024

Qualification. What public service have you provided, and how has that prepared you to be a good legislator?

Education funding. Vermonters approved all of their local school budgets this year (eventually) but many were dismayed to see their education taxes rise considerably. Does Vermont need to change the way it funds school, and if so, how would you change it?

Housing. The lack of affordable housing in Vermont is attributed to many causes. What steps would you advocate for in the Legislature to ameliorate the problem?

Climate crisis. One of the more contentious issues the Legislature and Gov. Scott have sparred over is the Clean Heat Standard, and the Legislature will get another crack at approving a plan for implementing the law. Do you support this law and, if not, what should Legislators do instead to address the climate crisis other than throw up their hands?

Other priorities. Aside from education funding, housing and climate change, what is an issue you would address or a policy you would seek to implement as a lawmaker?