Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
Good evening, This week there will be a Joint Assembly to hear the Governor’s Budget Message, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. To view the Joint Assembly proceedings, go to the following YouTube channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/senate/streaming/joint-assembly A reminder that it is the Governor's job to propose a budget to run state government. It is the Legislature's …
Good evening, A reminder that this Thursday, January 18th from 6-7, I am hosting virtual Office Hours - you can connect with me at the Wardsboro Library or from your home. Stop in for a minute or the hour with your questions or advice. This is the second year of a two year biennium - …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 2 of the 20214 Legislative Session
Good evening, A quick note at the start of the New Year - Today was the first day of the 2024 Legislative Session. This is my tenth year serving as our district's representative, and it continues to be an honor to advocate for our communities. Thank you for your confidence, thank you for your questions …
Dover, Vermont - Independent Representative Laura Sibilia has been named a 2024 Rodel Fellow. The Rodel Fellowship was created in 2005 as a program at the Aspen Institute by former Congressman Mickey Edwards and entrepreneur, business leader, and philanthropist Bill Budinger. The Fellowship is a non-partisan leadership development program for elected state and local leaders. …
Continue reading Dover Representative Laura Sibilia Named Rodel Fellow
Good evening and Happy Hanukkah to those that celebrate, A few updates from November and December and a beginning look at some of the issues I expect the legislature to take up in the 2024 Session. Please don't miss an important public hearing on Act 250 this week and three reports that would shake up …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: November & December 2023 Updates
About the December 1 Letter… The heart of effective governance lies in the intricate task of problem-solving, an inherent aspect of policymaking, legislating, and governing in our democratic society. Regardless of our roles—whether on school boards, in the legislature, or as the elected governor—it is imperative to address issues in harmony with the majority perspectives …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: About that December 1 Letter from the Tax Commissioner…
Today is December 1, and the statutorily required letter on property tax rates has been issued by Vermont’s Tax Commissioner. Read it here. I’m concerned about the multiple, major national and state level financial pressures our local boards across the state are grappling with. I’m also concerned about the administration’s lack of detail to Vermonters …
Continue reading Rep Sibilia Office Hours tomorrow & Dec. 1 letter
Good evening, I’ve added additional Office Hours in Jamaica through the Fall until the start of the 2024 Legislative Session. I'm still working to schedule office hours in Stratton. Feel free to drop in at any of these - including this week on Thursday in Wardsboro - and share your concerns, ideas or inspirations including …
Good morning, I've added additional Office Hours in Jamaica and Stratton through the Fall until the start of the 2024 Legislative Session. Feel free to drop in at any of these and share your concerns, ideas or inspirations! Office Hours (please note no office hours in November and Stratton hours are tentative pending Selectboard approval …
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
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 