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Politicians say thanks: John Moran

By
John Moran
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 — Issue 76

WARDSBORO — My thanks to the voters of Dover, Readsboro, Searsburg, Somerset, Stamford, and Wardsboro for re-electing me.

Thanks to all who worked on my behalf, and thanks to Geralyn Sniatkowski for giving constituents a choice in this election.

I will continue to work for our district on educational funding reform, economic development, and balancing the budget in a responsible manner. Soon I will be setting up an office schedule to be available to everyone during our legislative session.

Please be in touch with me with any questions or suggestions: 58 Hi-Hopes Road, Wardsboro, VT 05355, (802) 896-9408, [email protected] or the Statehouse, 115 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633-5201, 800-322-5616 (in Vermont only), [email protected].

Again, my thanks, and I look forward to continuing to represent our district in Montpelier.

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