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Nov 2, 2008
Signs of the Times
MONTPELIER - It seems unlikely anyone would complain that Sen. Phil Scott was picking trash up on the side of the road most of the year. But when an election comes around, the unlikely happens.
Scott and volunteers with his state Senate campaign began earlier this fall to pick up litter as part of his re-election campaign. It seemed a good way to clean up some of the miles of road in his county, and a good way to avoid doing "honk and waves," a not terribly fun campaign right-of-passage in which candidates stand next to the road and wave signs.
Read the full story at timesargus.com
Oct 28, 2008
UNFORTUNATELY, because of a complaint from one of our opponents in the campaign we will have to suspend our litter campaign (see posting below) while we sort out the necessary paperwork and regulations regarding working within Agency of Transportation Rights of Way. We must now review whether a permit is required.
We initially felt secure in our program because, in effect, this was similar to a Green Up Day effort that has been a tradition in our state for many years. By using construction signs to make motorists aware of the workers along the roadside and reflectorized vests to keep our volunteers safe we felt that we had covered all the bases to insure a safe and successful program. Now we will have to reevaluate our effort in light of the complaint filed by one of our opponents. We will curtail the effort until further notice to insure that we are doing everything within the letter of the law.
~Phil Scott
Oct 27, 2008 - Trash Haul (Route 12 – Montpelier – Worcester)
Sept 22, 2008
I've decided to do something a little different this year as I campaign around the county seeking re election as one of your Senators from Washington County. Over the last 4 elections I've done my share of holding up banners and waving on street corners. This year I'll be getting out and picking up litter on our roadsides throughout Washington county. After biking over 2000 miles this summer it has become apparent to me that we need to do more then just green up day... so instead of doing the normal ritual, I'll be out trying to do something productive- cleaning up and giving tourists a better impression of our beautiful county and state.
~Phil Scott
A member of the Vermont Senate representing Washington County since 2001, Phil Scott currently serves as chair of the Institutions Committee and vice chair of the Transportation Committee. Upon winning a seat in the senate, Phil’s first committee assignment was to Natural Resources and Energy where he worked successfully on storm water and mercury legislation. In 2004 Phil's hard work and efforts (with bipartisan support) paid off in helping to negotiate reforms to the Act 250 permit process and enhance the environmental court.
4th Annual Wheels for Warmth
Saturday, Oct. 25th 7am - 3pm
DuBois Construction
46 Three Mile Bridge Road, Montpelier
100% of the proceeds generated by the Wheels for Warmth initiative are donated to Central Vermont Community Action to be used to buy heating fuel for anyone in crisis. Last year, Wheels for Warmth helped over 100 families who could not afford to heat their homes. For directions or more information about the upcoming Wheels for Warmth event, visit www.wheelsforwarmth.com or contact DuBois Construction at 223-5288.