Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District

Monique Priestley defeated Zack Lang in the general election for Vermont House of Representatives Orange 2 District on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Monique Priestley (D)	62.8	1,218
		Zack Lang (R)	37.0	718
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	4

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,940
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Monique Priestley (D)

Housing. It is no surprise that this is the greatest concern I have heard from voters. In order for our communities to thrive, we must have a healthy stock of housing for a variety of ages, incomes, and family sizes.

Rural Economic & Community Development. We are not Burlington or Montpelier. We need funding, permitting, licensing, technical assistance, and support programs that meet the unique needs of our small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations.

Community Health & Wellbeing. We must reach a point where individuals and families can thrive with effective, affordable, and equitable access to child care, education, insurance, and healthcare.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Monique Priestley (D)

In a broad sense, I am most passionate about community building, public engagement, and economic development. In my run for office, I want people to feel like they have a resource that is serving them, not a personal agenda. I want to live in a state that takes care of its people and makes smart decisions that allow people to thrive in a rural environment. I have so much hope for the future and want to be a part of building a stronger, more inclusive network that is able to do effective work that serves our people from Main Street to the ends of our dirt roads.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Monique Priestley (D)

Yes, absolutely. Some of the most important decisions and elections happen at a local level. The wellbeing of our towns depend largely on volunteer commission and board members. Being involved with local town, school, and nonprofit organizations is the easiest and quickest way to learn what services exist as well as what gaps need to be filled in order for communities to thrive. Over the past 13 years, involvement in local, regional, and statewide commissions and boards has taught me the strengths we can celebrate, the challenges we face, as well as helped me to build a far-reaching network of people who make things happen.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Monique Priestley (D)

Yes, it is critical. Very few things that result in impact occur without activating a network. Perhaps the greatest strength that I bring to running for office is my ability to network and collaborate with others. Through community involvement, I have built a network that reaches all corners of Vermont at a variety of levels from grassroots volunteers who are getting started to lifetime leaders who have driven major statewide efforts. I am not nervous about working at the State House because I already have a network of friends and colleagues that have been serving and are currently running.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Monique Priestley (D)

As a public citizen I have often attended the Rural Development Working Group (REDWnG). I am interested in joining that caucus as well as the House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Monique Priestley (D)

I am taking every door knocking conversation with me to the State House. There have been many moments with people of all ages who are extremely excited that I am running - I quickly realized that my campaign isn't really about me; I represent a deeply engaged young person who wants to do something hopeful to make a difference. It is bigger than me in so many ways and that keeps me going. I want to honor people's hope in a better life.

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