CHESTER-During the height of campaign season, signs are one of the best ways for a candidate to get their name in front of their community. So as you drive through Chester, Windsor, Grafton, or Athens, it's a surprise to see only blue signs.
One might think, There must only be Democrats running for the House seat in my county. With a closer look, you can see the word "re-elect" before the name of Republican candidate Tom Charlton, on his very blue sign.
It's a simple thing to choose a color, but it makes a powerful statement. Of course, no party owns a color, nor are there hard rules to follow when creating campaign materials. But representing who you are and what you stand for is important.
Maybe it wasn't intentional, but I find it hard to believe that there wasn't some thought behind that choice. As a graphic designer and communications professional, I believe those details do show exactly who a candidate is, and how picking a color traditionally associated with a Democrat is used, at best, to confuse voters, at worst, deceive them.
What is refreshing about Will Hoser is that there is no deception in him - as a person or a candidate. Will is who he presents himself: enthusiastic, empathetic, compassionate, and transparent. His campaign material tells you exactly where he stands on important issues all Vermonters are facing.
Will is clear on his stance on several issues that support each and every member of this community including yes votes on proposals 3 and 4, which if passed will make it a constitutional right to unionize and prohibit the denial of rights based on race, sex, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin.
His platform of universal primary healthcare is one he is uniquely qualified for as an experienced physician assistant for over 30 years.
Will understands the importance of education but not at the expense of the average taxpayer. He believes in an income-based system that will ease property taxes and lessen the burden on lower- and middle-class families.
He understands the complexity of affordable housing and sustainable growth. His vision is to stop private equity firms from scooping up our housing, to find quicker ways to build downtown centers, and to increase availability of starter homes for first-time homeowners.
Additionally, Will wants to help communities build more housing for seniors so they can downsize without leaving the towns they call home.
And, as a former dairy farmer and a longtime rural Vermont resident, Will can truly speak on behalf of rural voters to ensure our voices are not drowned out by urban residents and issues.
Will Hoser is steeped in the community and brings honesty, clarity, and fairness to the table. We deserve someone who doesn't just sound like a nice guy who wants to do good things for the community or one who needs to misrepresent who he really is.
Our community needs representation that is authentic, transparent, and interested in standing for all.
Debra Reynolds
Chester
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