Sen. Anne Watson seeks second term

June 6, 2024 | By Sen. Anne Watson

To the Community:

I am so excited to announce that I am running for re-election to represent the Washington District in the Vermont State Senate! I'm proud of a lot of the work we did this past session including passing landmark childcare legislation, passing the climate superfund bill, the Flood Safety Act, and enabling more affordable housing through Act 250 reforms and simultaneously better protecting our critical natural resources. 

But there's a lot of work that still needs to be done. We need to continue to work towards financial security for all Vermonters. This means taxing 2nd homes at a higher rate. It means transitioning to cheaper, more renewable energy sources. It means creating more housing. It means making paid family and medical leave available to all Vermonters and it means bringing down the unreasonably high costs of healthcare. 

It has been such an honor and pleasure to represent you. I heard from many constituents over the last two years with your ideas and concerns, and I am impressed with the collective wisdom that came from folks in Central Vermont. There were multiple occasions when your emails or phone calls changed my mind about an issue, and I am so grateful for everyone who took the time to be in touch. 

Anne Watson

Montpelier

Sen. Anne Watson, D/P-Montpelier, is one of three senators representing the Washington district in the Vermont Senate. Watson will be in Waterbury on Saturday, June 8, from 8 to 9 a.m. at Stowe Street Cafe to talk with constituents on her summer “listening tour.”