The Independent spoke with Milton State Representatives Josie Leavitt, Julia Andrews, Chris Taylor and Michael Morgan on key takeaways from the past legislative session and what they believe is important
The Big Winner in the men’s bracket was Jennifer Carbee, chief counsel for the Office of Legislative Counsel. Carbee shouted out her 12–year-old daughter, who helped her mother pick her bracket one late night “after many hours of drafting.”
Recounts in the races for Orange County sheriff and a Rutland-area House seat have affirmed the initial outcomes, while results in two other races remain to be seen.Part-time deputy George Contois won 6,606 votes to Orange County Sheriff Bill.
George Contois, a part-time deputy in the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, will replace Bill Bohnyak, who’s been the sheriff since 2006. Rep. Art Peterson, R-Clarendon, held on following a recount called by challenger Dave Potter, a Democrat.