Voters in Vermont House District Orange-Caledonia will choose among independent Susan Culp of Newbury, Democrat Aiden Otterman of Topsham and Republican Tom Otterman of Topsham for one seat on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Aiden Otterman, who won the Democratic primary in August at age 17, could become Vermont’s youngest legislator. Tom Otterman is his great-uncle.
The Valley News asked the candidates in a survey about their experience, why they are running and what they see as the biggest issue facing the state. Culp’s answers, edited lightly for style, appear below.
Culp, a Newbury Selectboard member, says the cost of living and the tax burden are too high, and she points to state and regional overreach on local government. Neither Otterman returned the questionnaire.
SUSAN CULP
Independent · VT House Orange-Caledonia
55, Independent, Newbury
Political experience: I’ve served for three years on the Newbury Selectboard.
Professional experience: Consulting practice providing services in nonprofit management and land use and recreation planning and policy.
Community service: Served on many boards, committees and commissions over the years, including the Newbury Planning Commission.
Why are you running? To be a strong independent voice for rural communities in Vermont.
Biggest issue: The cost of living and tax burden are too high; state and regional overreach on local government.
Online: culpforvermont.com
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