Esther Charlestin
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Primary contests decided Tuesday
Addison County voters on Tuesday, Aug. 11, will help pare down a crowd of candidates.
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Three Democrats vie for lieutenant governor
In the Democratic primary race for lieutenant governor to be held Aug. 11, three candidates have been actively campaigning since early this year: Read about Molly Gray, Ryan…
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As lieutenant governor, Esther Charlestin would bring folks to the table
Esther Charlestin is hoping to bring Vermonters into the discussions held at the state level to hear their concerns and meet their needs.
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Local forum hosts Democrats running for lt. gov.
The Addison County Democratic Committee will host a “Meet the Candidates” event on Feb. 18 in Middlebury.
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Esther Charlestin becomes 3rd Dem. to run for lieutenant governor
Esther Charlestin, the former Democratic nominee for governor of Vermont and onetime member of the Middlebury selectboard, launched a bid for the state’s second-highest office on Wednesday.
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Esther Charlestin will face Scott for governor
Gov. Phil Scott, the incumbent Republican, will face Democratic challenger Esther Charlestin, an educator and former selectboard member from Middlebury, in Vermont’s general election this November.
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Letter to the editor: Local gubernatorial hopeful offers vision for future
As I introduce myself as Esther Charlestin, a candidate for your next governor, I am met with skepticism. “Who do you think you are?” “Where did you come…
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Middlebury Democrat launches her bid for governor
Esther Charlestin a few years ago got a taste of public service as a member of the Middlebury selectboard. Now she’s seeking to dramatically expand her network of…
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Esther Charlestin to launch campaign for governor
Former Middlebury selectboard member Esther Charlestin will announce her run for Vermont governor on Friday at the Statehouse.
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Letter to the editor: ACSD must do more for its BIPOC+ population
As co-facilitators of Addison County BIPOC+, we are writing in support of Esther Charlestin, Justice Elijah, and the crucial work they are doing to advance equity and dismantle…
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Community members weigh in on ACSD race issues
Greg Akinbiyi had a simple, heartfelt message for Addison Central School Board members at their Sept. 25 meeting. “I am scared to send my son to school,” said Akinbiyi,…
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Community forum: ACSD response to racism fell short
I must candidly convey that the mention of my name within the article did not feel like appreciation. Instead, it felt more like an attempt to dismiss Esther…
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Letter to the editor: Concrete steps needed to improve ACSD climate
When I heard, a year and a half ago, that Esther Charlestin was going to be the Dean of Climate and Culture at Middlebury Union Middle School, I…
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Letter to the editor: BIPOC folks put in tough spots
Ms. Esther Charlestin was hired to do and took on arguably the most unpopular position in any school, a charge she attempted to fill with grace and honesty.
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Letter to the editor: ACSD must to more to prevent acts of racism
I was sad but not a bit surprised to learn of the overt racism Esther Charlestin experienced during her year as Dean of Culture and Climate at Middlebury…
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Letter to the editor: Charlestin shows courage in speaking out
Esther Charlestin was incredibly helpful to us last year in helping our son (and us) adjust to Middle School and creating a 504 plan. I know it wasn’t…