Letter to the Editor: Foreign-born people are not responsible for higher crime rates

“Blaming immigrants, both legal and illegal, for job loss, declining living conditions, and increased crime has been a problem in our country for many years.”

“Our country is in very sad shape.”

“It bothers me greatly, Steven, that you voted ‘No’ on SR21, but also the reasoning you used to support your vote concerns me.”

“Will we abandon democracy and constitutional law out of fear or our own personal comfort?”

“As fellow members of the Weybridge Selectboard, we are writing to endorse Kelly Flynn, our Vice Chair, and recommend that our neighbors elect her to serve another term.”

“I invite my fellow Weybridge citizens to show our solidarity and support for Palestinians by declaring ourselves an Apartheid-Free Community.”

“This year’s budget is being decided during a time of intense statewide conversations regarding the direction of education in Vermont.”

“Districts cannot be penalized for fixing roofs, replacing boilers, or keeping children safe.”

“I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Danielle Boyce for Middlebury selectboard.”

“Please join me in voting for Dan Brown for [Middlebury] Selectboard on March 3.”

“Let’s keep Kelly Flynn on the selectboard. Weybridge needs her style of collaboration and her capacity to research, present and plan effectively.”

“I vote based on my conscience and the needs of my constituents — not my party.”

“Facts are a necessary part of due process, but SR21 is not about due process. Due process … requires the government to follow fair, established legal procedures before depriving any person of life, liberty, or property.”

Laurie Cox reflects on 40 years of public service on the Ripton selectboard.

“This week, the Senate passed two important bills to protect residents from federal actions in Vermont.”