Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
Good evening, A few notes on some key opportunities to engage with legislative leaders and to hear more about the work on Vermont's Climate Plan. A tremendous amount of federal COVID relief funding has made it's way to Vermont and all states. Speaker of the House Jill Krowinski and Senate Pro Tem Becca Balint are …
Good evening, A few timely notes to share about the end of CARES Act unemployment benefits, and vaccinations. There is also a Public Hearing on fixing the student weights this week - please let me know if I can assist if you are willing to testify. Testimony is brief and can be done virtually. Many …
Press Release: Prepare for Hurricane Henri Sat, 08/21/2021 - 12:00 Vermonters encouraged to monitor forecasts ahead of Hurrincane HenriForecast uncertain – state preparing for worst WATERBURY, VT – Hurricane Henri is forecast to make landfall in the northeastern United States later this weekend. Many details of how the storm will impact Vermont are still uncertain, …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: update on Henri from Vermont Emergency Management
Good evening, A brief note to remind all that I am hosting online meeting with constituents tomorrow - Saturday - from 11 - noon. Also, like many in our region, I am watching the weather and the track of Henri and reflecting on the ten years that have passed since Irene. Make sure you check …
Good morning, A reminder that I am hosting two in person constituent meetings in Dover and Wardsboro and one online constituent meeting. With the increasing amounts of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, I will be masked at these in person events and ask that those who attend in person, regardless of vaccination status, also wear …
A few timely items have emerged on evictions, reporting flood damage and school vaccinations and masking guidance. Federally mandated pause on some evictions The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an order that may continue to prevent evictions for qualified tenants through October 3, 2021. It is possible, perhaps even likely, …
Good evening State economists forecasting increases in tax revenue for FY 2022 & 2023. Unpredictability from the pandemic may affect overall recovery Many thanks to the Wardsboro and Dover Public Libraries who have agreed to allow me to host monthly in person public office hours Wardsboro library on the 3rd Thursdays from 6-7 pm beginning …
From the Vermont Veterans Town Hall site: SUMMER 2021 VETS TOWN HALLS This summer, we’ll have four opportunities to gather – in person and outdoors – as communities to listen to veterans’ stories and reflections. RSVPs are optional, but encouraged; even if you’re not sure you’re going to attend, registering is a great way to …
Friends: This afternoon the governor’s office released news that he has selected Christine Hallquist to lead the new Vermont Community Broadband Board. It is hard to think of a Vermonter better qualified for this role! As a former utility CEO for an electric cooperative, and with a second career helping communities organize for universal broadband, …
This week the Legislature went back into session to override two of Governor Scott's vetoes on municipal charter changes. H.177 An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Montpelier and H.227 An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Winooski both allow …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Veto overrides, Weighting Task Force named
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 