Hallquist walks the walk

Char Osterlund
Springfield, Vt.
To the Editor,

I have done an exhaustive amount of research into the Democratic gubernatorial candidates. My research included online searches, library visits, attending or listening to forums, and talking to legislators and folks in the energy/conservation communities who have experiences with some of the candidates.

My conclusion is that Christine Hallquist is the best Democratic candidate for governor.

I base this endorsement on a number of factors: relevant experience, management style, leadership qualities, the ability to bring people together, and the ability to think through policy. Hallquist has it all and walks the talk. 

As CEO of the Vermont Electric Coop (VEC), she used a collaborative management style to turn the company around. VEC now has top-notch credit ratings, provides excellent service, has a 96 percent renewable energy portfolio, and rates that remained the same four years in a row. On the campaign trail, the other candidates talk about supporting union workers, but Hallquist, as a CEO, worked collaboratively with the union folks at VEC and received the same benefits as the union workers. 

Hallquist’s campaign is the first campaign in Vermont to be staffed with union workers. She lives and does what the other candidates talk about. When she answers questions, she provides details on how she will accomplish things, and doesn’t just go on and on about Vermont values. Hallquist has substance and values.

The most important thing to me in the world of politics today is to have a governor that is accessible, respectful, will bring people together, and who has the know how to lead and develop policy. Vermont politics has no room for divisiveness, name calling, or lies. Christine Hallquist gets my vote for sure.

Your voice is your vote. Please vote for Christine Hallquist for Democratic nominee for governor on Aug. 14.

 

Char Osterlund

Springfield, Vt.