About Kate

Why I'm running for re-election

I grew up in a middle-class family that at times struggled to make ends meet and know how hard that can be for families. For many families in our community, costs of everyday necessities have  increased during and since the pandemic. In addition, folks are worried about the cost of their taxes; and we want to know that violations of public safety, including incidents of violence, will be prevented. Finally, I share the urgency in making sure that we do all we can at the state and local level to afford due process to all who live in the United States. 

I want to bring my experience and these stories to my work at the statehouse in support of our beautiful and vibrant city of South Burlington. 

My background

I've been a nonprofit director for over eighteen years, and have volunteered and worked in organizations focused on education and youth development since my first job in high school. I've seen how government intersects with services and the public, and the impact that policy changes, both big and small, have on how well we are meeting the needs of Vermonters.  Serving the community I live in as a Rotarian, both as a member at large, committee chair, and president, as well as through other roles, I've developed strengths in building systems and processes that allow organizations to make progress so they can serve people better. Serving people better now can mean better opportunities for future generations. I can use my strengths in my role as a legislator and work with Vermonters to make government more responsive, more reflective of Vermont’s needs and resources, and more accountable to its commitments.  

I hope to earn the votes of the residents of our district Chittenden 10 in South Burlington and represent you in Montpelier again.