Jubilee McGill, Democrat, Addison-5

REP. JUBILEE MCGILL Qualification: My career has been in public service, working for Addison Housing Works, John Graham Shelter, and my current role with Vermont Coalition of Runaway & Homeless Youth Programs. I also have a lifetime of volunteer work including service on boards, like Counseling Service of Addison County. I have a comprehensive understanding of the issues facing our community and the ability to navigate the complexities of governance. I have honed my skills in collaboration, problem-solv … (read more)

DEL THOMPSON Qualification: I have served six years on the Randolph selectboard, with two years as co-chair, five years on Two Rivers Planning Commission and 23 years in the Army Reserves with three years as a Company Commander, then as Major. I spent sev … (read more)

Here’s a Q&A with questions that voters may have regarding how, when and where they can vote. Answers from the Vermont Secretary of State.

Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas is urging all registered Vermont voters who want to vote by mail in the Nov. 5 general election to get their ballot envelopes postmarked right away, or just take them to your town clerk.

What’s interesting in the state’s House and Senate races this year is that most candidates from both political parties agree we need significant changes to create more affordable housing, reforms to funding education, and continuing to lower carbon emissi … (read more)

The Fight is equal rights for women. And women have a lot of rights!

The recent closures of Paris Farmers Union, Buxton’s Store, and others should serve as a reminder the challenges Vermont companies are facing. In a recent survey, business owners listed finding qualified employees and property taxes as their top concerns.

Voter turnout in the Philadelphia area is crucial to winning Pennsylvania for Democrats and for preserving democracy. Swing Blue Alliance Pennsylvania needs more boots on the ground right now. So, this week, if you want to make a difference, consider trav … (read more)

I’m a dad. I’m a protector of my family and loved ones, and I can’t stand bullies. I strive to see all sides of an issue before forming an opinion. I’m neither a Republican nor a Democrat, though I tend to lean more toward Democratic values.

We should all work together to return Ruth Hardy to the Senate.

Four Addison County candidates for Vermont Senate presented their positions at Bristol’s Holley Hall last week. Incumbents Christopher Bray and Ruth Hardy shared a very different vision than that of Steven Heffernan and Landel Cochran on the direction we … (read more)

In the October 3 issue of the Addison Independent, Carolyn Schmidt and Gwyn Cattell summarize aspects of Project 2025’s Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise. I appreciate their work and reporting out on the many objectionable ideas outlined in … (read more)

In July of 2023, I had the opportunity to meet Dave Silberman, the elected high bailiff of Addison County. We had a pleasant, extended conversation over coffee.

I support Senator Chris Bray for reelection. Chris listens, researches and collaborates to find solutions to our most pressing issues. Former Republican Governor Jim Douglas confirmed that when he said of him, “Chris Bray is an honorable public servant wi … (read more)

There’s an awful lot of destructive fear mongering going on in this election, from the Presidential level right on down to local issues.