I want to hear from you
This summer I’ve been connecting with constituents, drafting bills, and attending community events so that I’m ready to go when the legislature reconvenes in January.
I’ve been hearing a lot about the impact of the floods, the challenges around limited local capacity, and the need for more investments in housing, climate resilience and critical public safety services like EMS and Dispatch. I’ve started working with my colleagues on bills to address these challenges.
In the meantime, I want to update you about resources available and how to offer your input on these and other issues.
Be Heard
I believe that as state legislators, our job is to represent the interests of Vermonters and shape policies that meet your needs. It’s vital that our rural perspective is represented in key conversations in the legislature. I want to hear from you so I can carry your voice to the statehouse.
Priorities Poll
Which issues are most important to you right now, and what would you like me to prioritize in the coming session? Take the survey →
Community Conversation
Join me to talk in depth about the issues and how the legislature can address them at a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 7-8p via Zoom. Join the conversation →
Office Hours
After we reconvene the session in January, I’ll once again host my monthly “office hours” on the second Sunday of each month from 4p - 5p via Zoom to ask questions and share your ideas and concerns. RSVP →
Read my full report on the 2023 Legislative Session here
Resources
Did flooding impact your heating system or appliances?
Efficiency Vermont has launched an exciting new program for homeowners, renters & businesses to replace home heating equipment & appliances. This $36 million program is designed to help low- and moderate-income Vermonters and businesses replace critical home heating and hot water systems, and essential home appliances, that were damaged or destroyed in the floods. The new program offers rebates and incentives to eligible customers on qualified products (up to $10,000) purchased on or after July 10, 2023, and support for businesses and contractors. Find out more today!
Funding to Fix Failed Wells and Septic Systems
The Agency of Natural Resources announced $5 million in funding to support low- and moderate-income Vermont homeowners in repairing or replacing their failed or inadequate on-site water or wastewater systems. Eligible homeowners may apply for this round of funding by October 31, 2023.
To be eligible for funding, applicants must:
Have a failed or inadequate on-site drinking water and/or wastewater system (also known as wells, springs, septic systems or tanks, leach fields, drywells, or cesspools)
Own and live on a residential property with either a single-family home or an owner-occupied, multi-family home with up to four units
Earn a household income of less than $80,835 per year
For help filling out the pre-qualification application, please contact a dedicated assistance specialist at 802-828-0141 or ANR.HealthyHomes@vermont.gov. Learn more and apply!
More Resources
Keep in Touch
It’s an honor to represent the towns of Albany, Craftsbury, Glover, and Greensboro. As always, reach out with your questions or concerns..
Sincerely,
Rep. Katherine Sims