Female

April 20, 1954

I am running for Governor because this state needs a leader who will call the people of Vermont together to build on our unique opportunities and face our challenges in a straightforward and timely way.

Vermont’s communities — and Vermont as a community — deserve leadership that is as engaged, as pragmatic, as respectful as its people. We have a lot to do. We must reverse the growing disparity between high and low income Vermonters that is dividing our state. We need to talk honestly and openly about what holds us back, when do we say no and when should we be saying yes.

We cannot grow good jobs without planning a secure energy future. We cannot grow good jobs without an affordable health care system that is accessible to all Vermonters. We cannot grow good jobs without maintaining our roads, bridges and railways.

Vermont is stuck in neutral. And the failure to move forward is a failure of leadership. It is time for a change, for new ideas and new leadership. It's time for a new governor.

We need a Governor with a clear vision for Vermont. We need a Governor who will see and seize opportunities. We need a Governor who has the courage to shift this state into gear.

This is why I am running.

With your support, I intend to be that Governor.

I appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you in your community over the coming weeks and months.