Heffernan unseats Bray; Hardy returns to Senate

Bristol Republican and first-time candidate Steven Heffernan on Tuesday beat out incumbent state Sen. Chris Bray, D-Bristol, for his seat representing Addison County, Huntington, Rochester and Buel’s Gore in the Legislature’s upper chamber.

In races for Vermont Senate and House seats in Addison County, Republicans are doing much better this election than they have for the past few cycles.

Local, statewide and national candidates are wrapping up their campaign pitches. Now it’s up to the voters.

In Addison County House and Senate races, here’s a key point to consider: What has caused the crises Vermont faces and who is in the best position to help solve the problem?

to vote for Harris, for calm competence over strife and controversy.

While it is not Mr. Casey’s fault that the voters of Shoreham, Orwell, Whiting, Sudbury, and Hubbardton do not have more than one candidate for the Vermont House to choose from, it is troubling that his views were not included in your 10-page supplement.

Vermonters are being taxed to extinction. We need changes in Montpelier. Our Legislature has a strong left-leaning majority that is passing bills into law costing millions over and above the basic needs of our citizens.

I understand that you are planning to vote for Donald Trump. This is painful to hear on many levels, and I’ve written this letter in an attempt to talk you out of it.

For 24 years, I’ve worked with teachers who are studying to become principals. I think a lot about what makes a leader effective and ethical. I think about this today as we choose a leader for America for the next four years.

I am not enamored with a legislative body that passes goals into law which unnecessarily increases the cost of living for our working families and provides private right of legal action against our state leading to lengthy and expensive litigation on the … (read more)

We may be led to believe that common sense is all about “cutting taxes.” But it is not as simple as that. It is about using tax revenues in the most careful way to do what everyone needs for a good life in Vermont.

As Election Day approaches, I urge Addison-3 voters to support the re-election of Matt Birong and Diane Lanpher. In times as challenging as these, we need leaders with experience, proven leadership, and a deep understanding of the complex issues facing ou … (read more)

“I’ll get back to you on that” should not be an acceptable political platform in our complex times.

My question to Sen. Chris Bray is, how can you say you represent your constituents when you ignore everyone but the renewable industry lobby and the voices in your own head?

Yet again there is a political ad on the radio paid for by Steve Heffernan blaming Sen. Bray for voting to raise your property taxes.