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FROM SENATOR DIANE SNELLING

September 1, 2008

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It has been an honor to serve you in the Vermont State Senate and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a strong advocate for the people of Chittenden County. 

We are facing difficult times in Vermont that will require knowledge and experience to make good decisions. I’ve built a solid reputation for getting things done with a thoughtful non-partisan approach to issues. 

I am running for re-election. Your generous support made a big difference in the past and I hope you will help me win in 2008. My proven ability to work effectively in the Legislature will be important in finding the right solutions to the challenges we face. 

As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee I have worked hard to address the priorities of all Vermonters. I understand the many competing needs for limited budget dollars and that hard choices will be made. I believe we can weather the storm but it will take common sense to create balanced government and solid long term planning for the future. There aren’t any easy answers, but we must have a government within our means and still provide an essential safety net.

The Chittenden Senate race is always crowded. There are six seats, and to win I must keep my name “at the top” in voters minds. I’m campaigning hard based on the issues, and on my track record for successful non-partisan leadership. I need volunteers, like you, who care deeply about Vermont to encourage others to participate, and to vote for me. I also need your generous financial support to help keep my campaign visible to all Chittenden County voters.

The maximum contribution per person is now $2,000. Any amount is deeply appreciated.

Your vote and your support can make a difference for the future of Vermont. Thank you in advance for your help.
 

Sincerely,

Senator Diane B. Snelling

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VPR Presents StoryCorps in Vermont

Barbara Snelling and her daughter Diane reflect on participating in three decades of Vermont politics, starting with Richard Snelling's first run for Lieutenant Governor.

"It was a bit of something new to have a working wife..."

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THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS ON DIANE SNELLING

"Moderate and thoughtful, Snelling has proved to be a nonpartisan bridge-builder in her years in the Senate. Because of her well-known political family, she said she tends to shy away from the spotlight and do her homework quietly. Her roots are deep in Vermont as daughter of the late Gov. Richard Snelling and former Lt. Gov. and Senator Barbara Snelling. She was selected by former Gov. Howard Dean to succeed her mother, who resigned her Senate seat because she was ailing in 2000. Diane Snelling ran in 2002 and won the only Republican seat for Chittenden County. She was a member of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee and worked on mental health issues. She is an artist and a creative consultant, a former New York City designer and a former member of the Hinesburg Select Board and numerous community organizations. She wants to take a hard look at the health care structure and be aggressive in making prescription drugs more affordable." - The Burlington Free Press, 10/20/04


Diane and her mother, former Lt. Governor Barbara Snelling.
Photo: Dick Pratt for The Shelburne News

"WORKING TO 
SOLVE PROBLEMS...".
LEADING BY EXAMPLE

With a track record of success in the Senate, I’m proud of my reputation for being focused on issues and working toward bi-partisan solutions. 

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN VERMONT 

A clean environment is essential and a top priority for a healthy community.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTING GOOD JOBS

Vermont’s landscape must be protected. It takes planning and commitment to preserve its rural qualities while encouraging the kinds of jobs we need to build healthy communities. 

BELIEVING IN VERMONT VALUES

Honesty, Integrity, Hard Work and Mutual Respect. These are the values we share and that make Vermont special.
 

 

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