Using our state's strengths and resources better, which could mean sharing resoures across regions, when appropriate. Windham County, for example, will be piloting a new structure led by its sheriff's department that could allow the municipalities in the county better access to law enforcement assistance when they need it.
Energy diversification and transformation I support for both national security and economic reasons.
Education: outcomes, supporting strong teaching, and community partnerships will be important as the state starts conversations around creating larger districts. I also want to work with partners to examine proficiency-based learning and whether it is achieving its intended goals and what to do next, if not.
Compromise: Legislation that is the result of a healthy process is important in making sure it is durable and effective.
Economic development and support, making it easier for innovation and small businesses, are important to Vermont's future.
This election, I have decided that I will only accept donations and endorsements from constituents, or people who are eligible to vote for me directly.
I am doing this because I think it is important that the people supporting elected officials be represented by them.
I am still interested in hearing about issues that matter to individual constituents that may be similar to issues in other places. However, for any policy to be successful in the long-term, it must take into account and have the support of the local community it impacts.
If more candidates did this, it would start to rebalance our politics in a way that election results would align more with the majority of voters. 45% of voters now consider themselves independent of either party, which is up from 30% in recent years (from a January 12, 2026 Gallup article). This seems like a signal that not enough elected officials are talking with and hearing our voters.
"Kate Nugent has proven herself to be unfailingly smart, thoughtful, and energetic. She is also a personification of integrity. Her deep commitment to our community as well as her outstanding work ethic have been demonstrated throughout her work with the Board of Civil Authority and the Rotary. She has listened, she has sought residents’ participation in process, she has sought common ground. I am grateful that Kate is now seeking to serve our community as a state representative. She would represent us very, very well," -- Maida F. Townsend, South Burlington State Representative
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