To The Editor:
Ed Read is one of seven centrist Independents serving in the Vermont House, always willing to listen to all aspects and work with legislators of any party to introduce, amend and pass thoughtful and effective legislation. Following his appointment last year, Ed made an immediate and important impact on legislation most especially on short term rentals and beer franchises legislation. His first-year appointment to the Short-Term Rentals Conference Committee is particularly worthy of note. A conference committee is a small group of legislators from the House tasked with working through differences with our colleagues in the Senate – it’s unusual for a first-year legislator to be named to such a committee.
Ed made a big impression in his first year. He represented Washington-7 as an approachable, engaging, hardworking and independent voice for good government. The voters of Washington-7 would be well served in electing him to a second term.
Laura Sibilia
Dover
