Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
Good afternoon all, Monday is Labor Day, a day that commemorates the contributions of American workers and those who have strived for better working conditions. This day reminds us of the importance of dialogue and cooperation between labor and industry for both a prosperous economy and to ensure that employees are treated with dignity. I …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Update and Office Hours reminder
Good evening, A few updates on flood recovery and debris removal opportunities. Tomorrow night, Thursday August 17th, I will be at the Wardsboro Library from 6-7 for monthly office hours. This is a great time for voters from Jamaica, Dover, Wardsboro or Stratton to chat in person about your questions or ideas. Next office hours …
A multi agency resource center will be open in Wardsboro this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This is a central location for state and local agencies and humanitarian organizations to answer your questions and provide disaster-related assistance. These are open to Vermonters throughout the state, including those with impacts in Jamaica, Rawsonville, Bondville. Friday, July 21 – 9am-5pm Barre: 16 Auditorium Hill Barton: 17 …
Good afternoon, The entire state is currently under a Flood Watch including Windham and Bennington Bennington County. Please see notices from Vermont Emergency Management below: Press ReleaseVermont Department of Public SafetyVermont Emergency Management Date:July 9, 2023 Vermonters Encouraged to be Aware of, Prepare for Significant Flood Risks Sunday and Monday July 9-10 WATERBURY, VT – …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Vermont Flood Watch and Emergency Operations
Good evening, East Dover Fire Department keeping an eye on the road above. Many many thanks to all of our emergency management personal throughout the state. As the sign says, many departments are looking for volunteers. Much of Vermont is once again under a flood watch, with strong thunderstorms predicted for our region tomorrow. Please …
Today is the 59th birthday of the American Civil Rights Act, which officially ended Jim Crow Laws, advanced women's rights and equality, set the stage for the expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and protected employees from being hired, fired, promoted or subjected to any other employment related decision based on their religion. Yesterday was …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: End of Pride and 59th Birthday for the Civil Rights Act July 2, 1964
Good evening, On Tuesday, June 20th, the legislature reconvened for the purposes of attempting to override 7 bills the governor had vetoed. We unexpectedly adjourned the same day and have returned home back to our year round jobs and families until January 2024, unless the impeachment investigations underway for the Franklin County Sheriff and State …
Good evening, Thank you to those who joined me for virtual office hours from the Wardsboro Library and in person at the Dover Free Library. The next district office hours are in Dover at the Dover Free Library on the first Saturday July 1st from 11-noon and virtually and in person at the Wardsboro Library …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: 2023 End of Session Report…so far
A reminder that I will be meeting with constituents in person tomorrow, Saturday June 2nd, at 11 am at the Dover Free Library. Please come if you have thoughts ideas or issues to share. Reminder: Recording available: Legal opinions on Carson v. Makin: On Monday, May 1st House Education Chair Rep. Peter Conlon and Falko …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Meeting with constituents tomorrow in Dover
If the Vermont Legislators overrides the governor's veto of S.5 this week, then the creation of the Vermont Clean Heat Standard in statute and the development of the Clean Heat Standard Rules will proceed. These rules will be presented in bill form to the 2025 legislature and Governor to be debated so both can decide …
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 