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[ [link removed] ]Welch for Vermont
Hi Friend,
I’ve spent much of my life fighting for working families, and that’s a big
part of why I got involved in politics—to help level the playing field.
My first real opportunity came right after I graduated law school: I had
to make the decision between taking the kind of corporate law or lobbying
jobs my classmates were taking—or something else. I came to White River
instead, because I felt a tremendous responsibility to go where I was
needed the most—right here in Vermont. For me, it was easy to choose
Bridge Street over Wall Street or K Street. It’s where I became a public
defender and witnessed firsthand some of the toughest systemic barriers
and discrimination people face–woven right into our legal system.
And guess what, Friend? I also ended up finding a community I
could call home, and I’ve been in Vermont ever since.
Here in Vermont, I found a community full of neighbors that reminded me of
my parents and the values I was raised with. As a small-town dentist, my
father would throw bills in the trash meant for folks he knew were
struggling. My mother would make hot meals for neighbors who were
struggling. Here in Vermont, I found a community of people with those
deeply rooted values—like self-reliance, mutual support, and cooperation
built on trust.
We deserve lawmakers who will listen more than they talk, and who focus on
finding solutions more than getting credit. That’s why I’ve held listening
sessions and met with constituents around the state on everything from
rural development and the overdose crisis to conservation and flooding
recovery.
As I reflect on my journey in Vermont politics, I’m reminded of how high
the stakes are. In fact, they’re higher right now than they’ve ever been
because of unprecedented threats to our democracy, our climate, and our
most fundamental rights.
I’ll keep working hard for you,
Peter
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