Kate McCann for VT State Rep

In my first two years serving in the legislature, I was able to sponsor my first bill and see it signed into law. It is an act relating to expanding coverage for those at average risk of colon cancer.

In the wake of last summer's flood, we secured some much-needed funds for municipalities this year. With millions of dollars allocated in Local Economic Impact Grants, towns facing budget shortfalls due to the floods are receiving assistance. Measures have been implemented to streamline processes for municipal aid distribution and property tax abatement, easing the financial strain on affected communities. Montpelier received $750,000. In the new state budget, there are $5 million dollars budgeted on contingency for flood impacted businesses, and $3.5 million for raising flooded homes. This is a far more economical way to preserve housing, rather than building new structures.

I'm proud of the work we have done to make childcare more accessible and affordable, the money we are investing in housing, strengthening our gun laws to prohibit those without serial numbers, and expanding workers rights in the PRO Act.

We need to continue making smart investments to lay the foundation for Vermont’s prosperity: finding an affordable home; great public schools for our children; a well-prepared workforce; a health system that provides quality, affordable care; roads, bridges that are safe and reliable; clean water; making our communities climate resilient as we transition to affordable, renewable energy. That’s how we build a Vermont that works for all Vermonters.

Please consider chipping in. Small donations from many people will go a long way in helping me get re-elected. There is more work to do around increasing the housing stock so our workers and families have a place to live, paid family leave, strengthening our public schools and stopping the public dollars being siphoned off to private entities, making our communities safer, and making Vermont a more affordable and welcoming place to live for all.