Why me?

I have been an Essex Junction resident on and off for over 15 years. I moved to Essex Junction with my family for the excellent schools. But after living here for their school years, I came to understand that while the schools are amazing, the community is why I kept returning. 

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My wife and I are originally from the Chicagoland area. We are used to the big city but after convincing her to move to Vermont, we ended up buying a home in Essex Junction. This is now our home and our community. 

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Why now?

I was a supporter of merger and then I was a supporter of separation. Both options were about strengthening our community and I am proud to have been a part of both. But what I did realize post-separation is that there is so much more to do. While we transformed into a City overnight, so much is left to be done to fulfill our vision for Essex Junction. 

 

Being a City Councilor will allow me to participate in a way that goes beyond my single vote. I will be able to engage with my neighbors and work with them to create our new City. This is an exciting time, and I am up for the challenge.