ROCKINGHAM-I wish to thank the constituents of Windham-3 for re-electing me for another two years to the Vermont House of Representatives.
Campaigning every two years is grueling but very worthwhile. I had so many meaningful conversations with voters as I went door to door. We had forums at the Rockingham Free Public Library, at Rockingham Roasters, and at the Flat Iron Cooperative. Supporters held potluck events where I could talk with constituents at length and answer their questions.
I am grateful for the many volunteers who offered to accompany me while meeting constituents at their doors, and I am grateful for those who took the time to support me by writing incredible letters to the editors. I am grateful to those who were willing to have a yard sign and grateful to those who helped with the design and mailing of postcards.
It requires the generosity of so many people to run a campaign in our district, and I cannot thank everyone enough who participated in making my re-election happen.
The second year of the biennium has started with a similar uncertainty as the first year. So, as omicron surges in Vermont, the first two weeks of the legislative session are remote. I was surprised to feel much more comfortable than last year sitting virtually in the Health Care...
As we near the end of the session, I have been thinking how to give you a flavor of what it's like to be a legislator. Prior to being a member of the Legislature, I had never been aware of the process of bills being reported. The reporter of...
Jan. 6 and 7, 2021 have been memorable days. Wednesday morning started with the convening of the 2021–22 biennium of the Vermont State Legislature. The first action was a roll call by the secretary of state, Jim Condos. Each member was required to acknowledge their presence. I was asked to say, “This is Leslie Goldman, and I am here.” These words were more moving than I expected. Reflecting on the meaning of “I am here” led me to realize that...
Wow. Goldman, 2,182. Partridge, 2,032. Coyne, 1,295. I am very honored that the voters of Windham-3 have elected me to represent them in the Vermont House of Representatives. The learning curve will be steep, but I will do my best to represent constituent voices and communicate back to our district what is happening in Montpelier. First, of course, we need to get through the presidential and Senate elections and see where we stand. It is unclear what action may be...
As we enter the most contentious national election of our lifetimes, we must remember to focus locally as well. The crucial role of the Vermont House of Representatives was apparent in the override of the governor's veto of the Global Warming Solutions Act, H.688. It is imperative to look toward the future for our children and grandchildren. Legislators have a challenging job. They are required to understand the intricacies of policy, which can have significant implications for their constituents. Although...
On Aug. 11, primary voters had the difficult task of choosing two Democratic candidates to represent Windham-3 in the Vermont House of Representatives in the general election on Nov. 3. I am very grateful to have been chosen as one of those two. I would be both humbled and honored to serve Windham-3 as our state representative, and I want to take my focus on problem-solving to the State House to take on the difficult challenges in health care, our...
We are writing to the members of the Rockingham community to clarify the role of Rockingham Help and Helpers (RHH) during the COViD-19 crisis. Concerns have been raised that we may be impinging on some of our established nonprofits by providing redundant services and by receiving donations of food and money that they might otherwise get. RHH came into being immediately after our governor's stay-at-home order was issued when several of us called the town manager with offers to help...