Zon Eastes

Zon Eastes, state representative

‘I’m convinced that the challenges we face will not be solved by pointing fingers or by allowing division to fester. I believe solutions are available when we listen to one another and seek common ground.’


Zon Eastes is the Democratic Party nominee to represent Windham-1 in the Vermont Legislature.


GUILFORD-As I reflect on these past few months of campaigning to represent Vernon and Guilford in the Vermont House, I am deeply humbled by the experience itself, as well as by conversations I've had with so many of you.

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Candidate thanks to voters: Zon Eastes

GUILFORD-Thank you to the voters of Vernon and Guilford. I am honored to step forward as the Democratic nominee for Windham-1 and humbled by the trust you have placed in me. By a 3:1 margin, voters embraced our positive, issues-based campaign. This victory is more than just for me...

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Candidate statement: Zon Eastes, Windham-1

GUILFORD-I seek to represent Vernon and Guilford as the Windham-1 representative in Montpelier. I believe my broad-reaching experience uniquely qualifies me to serve our community. I have been a resident for more than 40 years. Professionally, I have served as executive director of the Brattleboro Music Center, and I've...

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Coffey: trusted values, good government, hard work

I'm excited to vote for Sara Coffey for state representative in the upcoming Windham-1 race. Everything is more energized when we voters have a choice among candidates. We have an opportunity to activate our voice, to find alignment on issues that really matter, to think into the future a bit. When I consider what's at stake here in our district, there's no question that Sara will get my vote. Why? Three reasons: Because Sara stands for trusted values, like community,

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‘I commit to working toward the very best Guilford we can muster’

I'm sending a big thank you to the record number of Guilford voters who took part in the March 1 Town Meeting Day election. Forty-two percent of Guilford's registered voters signaled preferences on a number of key issues as well as a number of position races. Bravo! I am heartened to be re-elected, to have the opportunity to serve Guilford for another term. Thanks to all those who supported my candidacy. Indeed, I felt buoyed by the many gestures of...

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DVFiber wants to connect with residents

As part of my role as a Selectboard member in Guilford, I represent my town in the new Deerfield Valley Communications Union District (d.b.a. DVFiber). DVFiber's goal is to secure affordable broadband to every address in our 18-town district. That prospect is challenging, to say the least, but we are hard at work. In our ongoing efforts to connect with residents throughout the district, we are launching a quarterly newsletter. I invite you to read it and subscribe: bit.ly/585_dvfiber. Additionally,

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Coffey: ‘a bright consideration for service to the residents of far-southern Vermont’

I write with real enthusiasm to urge broad support for the re-election of Windham-1 Rep. Sara Coffey. I had the pleasure of working with Sara as an arts and creativity colleague from her very first days in Vermont. At Vermont Performance Lab, she shone as a visionary, diligent, and thoughtful leader. And what a remarkable collaborator. Likewise, I knew Sara as an advocacy colleague, in Montpelier and in Washington, D.C. Her clear-eyed, passionate resolve made her an effective champion for...

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