Dear Neighbors,
I’m running for state representative for Ludlow, Mount Holly, and Shrewsbury, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you what’s driving this campaign – and what I’ll be advocating for if you send me to Montpelier.
I’m running because I want us to reduce the partisan tug-of-war and work more effectively on the issues we are all facing. I want to be a clear, honest bridge between our towns and the Statehouse, and I want to bring people together as we seek solutions.
My campaign is built on three core values: compassion, social justice, and hope. I see this role as one of stewardship – listening closely to my neighbors, and carrying your voices to Montpelier with care and integrity. We need to move past fixating on what divides us, and instead celebrate what unites us: building resilient, vibrant communities where everyone feels welcomed, represented, and able to participate.
What I’m advocating for:
– Healthcare, a basic right for every Vermonter: I believe every person deserves access to preventative and acute healthcare. Efforts to expand access have stalled in Washington, and I believe Vermont needs to lead the way. Here’s what I support: (1) Universal primary care for every Vermonter, funded through the Fair Share for Vermont tax proposal. This would simultaneously reduce our reliance on unpredictable federal dollars (about a third of our state budget) while asking the wealthiest Vermonters (top 5%) to pay their fair share. (2) Back Act 68 and reference-based pricing, stopping hospitals from independently setting prices, curbing cost swings, and putting savings back in our pockets.
Why it matters: School staff health insurance is one of the biggest drivers of property taxes. Lower healthcare premiums mean lower, more stable property taxes – and a Vermont more of us can afford.
– Housing, a place for everyone to call home: I believe safe, affordable housing is a basic right, not a privilege. I support a housing-first approach for Vermonters experiencing homelessness, policies that let young families put down roots, and options for elders to age in place or within supportive and vibrant communities.
The trouble? Vacation homes sit empty across the state while working Vermonters get priced out by property costs, taxes, and cost of living. Here’s what I support: (1) Raise property taxes on nonprimary-residence vacation, luxury, and investment properties owned by out-of-state residents, and reinvest those funds to lower property taxes for year-round Vermonters and expand affordable housing. (2) Improve access to services for Vermonters experiencing homelessness, supporting initiatives led by the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont. (3) Champion innovative models like housing cooperatives, cohousing, and intergenerational arrangements such as HomeShare VT.
Why it matters: Treating housing as a basic right and supporting our working communities means everyone gets a real chance to thrive – and to stay in Vermont.
– Food security and agriculture, ensure all are fed: I believe everyone deserves affordable, nutritious, locally grown, culturally relevant food, and that our farmers deserve a viable income for growing it. Here’s what I support: (1) Renew legislative support for NOFA-VT’s Crop Cash, Crop Cash Plus, and Farm Share programs, helping low-income Vermonters buy local food while paying farmers fairly. (2) Keep advocating for funding of S.60, the Farm and Forestry Operations Security fund supporting working lands through climate disasters and crises. (3) Continue backing the Vermont Farm to Plate Network, VT Farm to School, the Vermont Food Bank, and more.
Why it matters: Vermont is famous for its farms and food, but not everyone gets an equal seat at the table. Two out of five of our neighbors still face food insecurity in 2026, a failure of policy, not of our farms. This has to change. By investing in Vermont’s local economies, we can reduce our reliance on a volatile federal support system and ensure that all Vermonters’ basic needs are met.
Join us! Our current administration has had enough time to make the changes Vermonters need to see, but unfortunately, their efforts just aren’t delivering relief for residents fast enough. I’m ready to help kick things into gear!
As the election approaches, I’d love to stay connected with you. You can follow along and sign up for my newsletter at www.phoebeforvermont.com, on Instagram @phoebetuckerforvt, or through my Facebook page, Phoebe Tucker for VT State Rep. 2026.
You can also email me directly at phoebeforvermont@gmail.com, or text/call me at 802-230-4439. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for being a part of our community.
With gratitude,
Phoebe Tucker
Paid for by Friends of Phoebe Tucker for VT
135 Spring Lake Rd, Cuttingsville, VT 05738