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Thank you for joining us, Colchester!
Hello neighbors, On behalf of your Colchester Democratic candidates: House Representatives Doug Bishop, Gayle Pezzo, Sarita Austin, Wendy Critchlow, and Senate candidate Kim Gleason, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the 125 engaged Colchester residents who joined us this past Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Airport Park Pavilion. Seeing so many of our neighbors spend their Sunday afternoon coming together to talk about the issues that matter most to them was both inspirin
Sep 42 min read
June 2026 – End of Session Legislative Update Provided by Colchester’s State Representatives
Dear Neighbors, The second year of the 2-year legislative session is over, and we wanted to update you just some of the work undertaken this past year. As always, we invite your input on what is most important to you! Our contact information is included at the end of his report. Tax Relief You, our Colchester constituents, shared that affordability and rising property taxes are deeply concerning. That is why, led by Representative Bishop, your Colchester Representatives fough
Aug 65 min read


The Governor’s Health Care Executive Order
The Governor's Executive Order is not the relief we needed. After vetoing S.190 — the bill that would have lowered health insurance premiums and eased property taxes starting next year — Gov. Scott issued an Executive Order he's calling his alternative. Here's the problem: much of the order either tells agencies to do things they're already doing or proposes changes that can't happen without the Legislature passing a law. The Administration has acknowledged it hasn't analyzed
Jul 123 min read


H. 757 signed into law
I am pleased to share that the bill I introduced, (H.757, An Act Relating to Manufactured Homes and Limited-Equity Cooperatives) in the House General & Housing Committee was signed into law by the Governor on June 17, 2026. Like many pieces of legislation, it evolved considerably as it moved through the House and Senate. While the final version of the bill is not everything I had hoped to achieve, it represents meaningful progress and establishes a strong foundation for futur
Jun 213 min read


Legislative Session 2026 Bills
The 2026 legislative session has entered it's final weeks, and Governor Phil Scott has begun taking action on bills presented to him by the General Assembly. You can find information on the bills that have gone to his desk and action taken on the Governor's Office website here.
May 111 min read


Education & H. 454
Greetings from your House Representatives in Montpelier. The discussion on the vitally important work to reimagine the governance and...
Apr 13, 20254 min read
Upcoming Colchester Legislative Hours
You're invited! Join Colchester's Representatives at upcoming Legislative Hour sessions at the Burnham Memorial Library (898 Main St,...
Mar 30, 20251 min read


Hands Off -- Saturday April 5th
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. Communities are fighting back! They're taking everything they can get...
Mar 30, 20251 min read
Governor Scott's Executive Order
The Governor’s Executive Order issued Friday afternoon will extend the hotel/motel program for families with children and people with...
Mar 30, 20252 min read


Video: How does Vermont fund its schools?
From Vermont Public: Our new video explains how local decisions about school budgets can have a major impact on property tax rates across...
Dec 11, 20241 min read
Upcoming Colchester Selectboard Budget Work Sessions
Important Announcement COLCHESTER SELECTBOARD Two (2) Budget Work Sessions: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 – 8:00 AM Tuesday, December 3,...
Nov 26, 20241 min read
Vermont Health Connect Open Enrollment
Vermont Health Connect Open Enrollment: There are important changes this year! The Vermont Health Connect (VHC) Open Enrollment Period...
Nov 24, 20241 min read
Important information on upcoming letter from Scott administration re: property taxes
Hello Neighbors, In a few days, the Tax Commissioner is going to release a letter called “the Dec. 1 letter.” This letter communicates...
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Thank you, Colchester!
Our vote mattered. We have spoken and although it did not result in all the outcomes that I had hoped to see from the top of the ballot...
Nov 6, 20241 min read
Gayle Pezzo announces candidacy for Vermont House of Representatives
https://www.colchestersun.com/news/gayle-pezzo-announces-candidacy-for-vermont-house-of-representatives/article_0f19b898-21e7-11ef-9e7b-3...
Jun 9, 20241 min read
Park residents settle in as owners
https://www.colchestersun.com/news/park-residents-settle-in-as-owners/article_00180833-504c-5fe2-b0bf-b1abee0049d6.html
May 17, 20241 min read
Upward Mobility: With Housing in Short Supply, Mobile Home Parks Are Having a Moment. For Good Reasons, It Turns Out.
https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/upward-mobility-with-housing-in-short-supple-mobile-home-parks-are-having-a-moment-for-good-reasons-it-t...
May 17, 20241 min read
Appointments made for Environmental Justice Advisory Council and Vermont Commission on Women
https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/december/18/appointments-made-environmental-justice-advisory-council-and-vermont
May 17, 20241 min read
Village of Westbury Celebrates New Village Status
https://www.colchestersun.com/news/village-of-westbury-elects-officials-cuts-ribbon-to-celebrate-new-village-status/article_49bcc8f8-8266...
May 17, 20241 min read
Residents of a Colchester manufactured home park organize to form Vermont’s first new village in years
https://vtdigger.org/2023/09/27/residents-of-a-colchester-manufactured-home-park-organize-to-form-vermonts-first-new-village-in-years/
May 10, 20241 min read
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