To The Editor:

I’m writing to urge a vote for Senator Tim Ashe for Vermont lieutenant governor in the August 11 primary.  Sen. Ashe has a long history of accomplishment and service at the local and state levels, early on in the office of Bernie Sanders and most recently as president of the Vermont State Senate.  He leads on issues from housing, to major climate initiatives, to major investments in the area of mental health, to protecting workers from harassment, to support for reproductive rights. Sen. Ashe considers his most important legislative work to be the preservation and expansion of educational opportunities for Vermont's children.  He has the respect of those in all three parties. Sen. Ashe has helped Vermonters and shown strong and compassionate leadership during the first months of the pandemic. I feel fortunate he'll be able to continue to do so. Experience counts, now more than ever.  Learn more here www.timashe.com.

Ross Laffan

Rochester, Vermont