Scott L. Beck
Scott L. Beck (Republican) of Saint Johnsbury is an incumbent Vermont Senator representing the Caledonia district in the 2025-2026 General Assembly, and works as Educator and Business Owner, involved with St. Johnsbury Kiwanis and R.I.N.K.
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“I voted for Act 170. We'll have to see if our local school districts will consolidate in a meaningful way that respects local communities and schools.”
“I support a foundation model of financing, but also support allowing a district to spend a different amount of money with an associated tax impact.”
housing: “Vermont should reduce regulation allowing more homes to be built per parcel. We should also continue to support CHIP (Tax Infrastructure Financing) and 802 Homes. These will reduce the cost of construction.”
David M. Roth
David M. Roth is a Democratic candidate for the Vermont State Senate in the Caledonia district in the November 3, 2026 general election, residing in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, where David's background includes work in I'm a small business owner in St Johnsbury, a sugarmaker, a community volunteer and an educator.
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What is one part of Vermont’s economy or cost of living that needs greater attention from elected officials?: “Our reliance on property taxes to fund public education is unsustainable. It is placing an increasing burden on working Vermonters, particularly families and homeowners whose property values may rise even when their incomes do not.”
“That is the wrong strategy. Our schools are the beating heart of our communities; places where children learn, families gather, neighbors connect, and communities build their future.”
“No. As with my previous answer, local communities understand the needs of their students better than anyone, and they must be equal partners in determining the budgets and resources necessary to educate them.”