In Barre's battleground House district, candidates focus on affordability after the floods

In Barre, there’s one thing that Democrats, Republicans and independents can agree on: Money is the root of what makes it difficult to live in Vermont today.

At least, that’s the argument four candidates hoping to represent Barre City in the Vermont House are making as the Nov. 5 election approaches. Whether it’s high taxes, the rising cost of housing and other needs, or the expensive bill coming due for flood recovery and resilience, each candidate cited affordability as a key issue they’d like to address.

That universal agreement might stand out after this year’s legislative session, which was marked by battles between Republican Gov. Phil Scott and the Democratic supermajority, particularly over state spending.

And Barre’s House race could have an impact at the Statehouse, where Democrats hope to hold on to their outsize majorities. The party currently holds both seats in the two-member House district, but with the retirement of Rep. Peter Anthony, D-Barre City, Republicans and their allies could put it in play.



https://vtdigger.org/2024/10/11/in-barres-battleground-house-district-candidates-focus-on-affordability-after-the-floods/