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Partridge: Thanks for your support

By
Rep. Carolyn Partridge
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 — Issue 282

WINDHAM — Thanks, voters, for your support on Nov. 4.

I am honored by the trust you have placed in me and will do my best to work hard for and represent you.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with your thoughts, ideas, or concerns. I can be reached by mail at 1612 Old Cheney Rd., Windham, VT 05359, by phone at 802-874-4182, and by email at [email protected].

During the legislative session starting on Jan. 7, 2015, I can be reached Tuesday through Friday at the Statehouse at 115 State St., Drawer 33, Montpelier, VT 05633-5201, and by phone, toll free, at 800-322-5616. Please leave a message with the sergeant-at-arms, and I will respond to you as quickly as possible.

Thanks again for your support. Together we govern!

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