Representative Ashley Bartley's announcement speech that she is running for the Vermont State Senate.

Representative Ashley Bartley formally announces her candidacy for the Vermont State Senate, seeking to represent the Chittenden North District which includes Milton, Fairfax, Westford, and a portion of Essex Town.

This week at the State House, my committee continued to take a step back and look honestly at where our housing policies stand and what needs to change. Again and again, we heard the same message: housing in Vermont takes too long to build, costs too much, and is slowed down by a permitting, zoning, and appeals process that is overly complex, duplicative and unpredictable. These barriers don’t just delay projects; they add cost at every step and ultimately limit the number of homes that get...