I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those people that have taken the time to let me know they are supporting my re-election campaign. Your financial contributions, offers to write letters of support in the newspaper, and requests for lawn signs and bumper stickers are truly appreciated. Second only to my role as a wife and mom, being your State Representative is the most rewarding and challenging job I've ever had. I promise to continue to work diligently for our community.

I alway appreciate hearing from you and will continue to rely on your expertise as I navigate my way in Montpelier on your behalf.

Many people stop me and ask how the session is going and, while we adjourned in early May ending our legislative time iin Montpelier, I have continued working on your behalf during this "off" time.

For our community I have been and will be:

- Planning regional home weatherization workshops.

- Working with local Autism support groups to ensure state funding is meeting the needs of our community’s children.

-Helping to procure wood pellets to address the state shortage in the face of the upcoming winter heating season…the availability of sufficient wood pellets offers an opportunity to alleviate exessive home heating costs.

-Serving on the Peru Fair Committee which raises money for college scholarships for Peru students.

-Continuing to speak with and help constituents with their challenges and concerns with regard to state related issues.

With an eye on statewide issues, I have been:

-Laying the groundwork for seeking the most effective legislation to provide increased protection for our children by researching the results achieved by our sister states after implementation of Jessica’s Law.

-Researching Florida Health Care Law- this newly passed Florida Legislation offers residents control of insurance options so policies can be offered for drastically reduced rates.

-Following Senate Judiciary Hearings related to current sex offender laws and their effectiveness.

- Helping to oversee many legislative candidates' races to help get more representatives elected who support changes to Act 60/68. The only way we will be able to address property tax reform is to improve our numbers in the House and Senate.

And finally, with regard to my home life:, I have been:

-Helping my oldest son, Kyle, host the screening of his first independent film – which features many talented local actors – thank you Peter Langstaff and the Carmichaels!

-Packing up and sending off my second son, Devin, to college in Tennessee to study economics and begin his golf career in earnest.

-Taking pleasure in the company of my youngest son, Casey, as he begins his junior year at Burr and Burton Acadamy.

-Hoping to catch sight of and enjoy visits with my husband, Keith, between his business travels.

Please continue to be in touch and again, I thank you for the support you've shown me and the guidance so many of you have provided.