I was extremely excited to read Olga Peters' article that Kate O'Connor will be running to represent the Windham 3-3 district of Brattleboro in the Vermont House of Representatives [The Commons, June 1].
I have known Kate for many years and admire not only her incredible intellect but also her down-to-earth style, her sense of humor, her firm grasp of the issues, and her dedication to Brattleboro.
As someone who considered running for this seat in 2010, I know that Kate will stand up for Brattleboro and make sure that our town is not forgotten about in Montpelier.
Her Brattleboro roots run deep: She has a legacy of public service and community action in her family. She serves District 3 as a Town Meeting Representative, she represents Brattleboro on the Community Block Grant Committee (appointed by the governor), and she has been a tireless advocate for Vermonters during her time as Howard Dean's most trusted aide and advisor on issues ranging from health care for kids to creating jobs to protecting civil unions.