CHESTER-I first saw Heather Chase in action when she was a member of the Chester Selectboard, on a night when they were dealing with a very complicated issue. I was immediately impressed by the depth and breadth of her thinking, her ability to understand a variety of points of view, and her interest in doing what was best for the community.
Since she has served as my state representative, I have continued to be pleased with her interest in considering the well-being of her district and the state, as well as the needs and interests of the individuals she serves.
Heather stays in touch with her constituents, regularly writing clear and detailed summaries of what the Legislature and what she and her Democratic colleagues have been working on. She also regularly meets with groups in each of the four towns she serves (Athens, Chester, Grafton, and Windham).
Vermont - like many states - is undergoing a lot of complex issues these days. Vermont - again, like many states - needs intelligent, open-minded legislators who will be able to face the complexity of everything from housing to schools to dealing with the unhoused to demographics and health care. Heather is just that kind of person.
Heather is knowledgeable and always willing to learn more; she listens closely to and treats all voices seriously; she wants her district and the state to remain places that all of us can be proud of.
Nicholas Boke
Chester
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