Vermont Can Do Better

Over the past several years, I've heard the same concerns from neighbors, teachers, parents, farmers, and small business owners across our district:

The decisions being made in Montpelier aren't making our lives better.

We lose local control over our schools. Families see fewer educational choices. Rural health care grows more fragile. Roads and infrastructure continue to deteriorate. Too often, partisan politics takes priority over practical solutions.

Vermonters deserve better than that.

Real Solutions, Not More of the Same

Every business owner knows you can't slash your way to growth.

Yet for too long, that has been the approach in Montpelier. After a decade of the same leadership, it's time for fresh ideas that produce real results.

Building a Stronger Caledonia

Making life better starts with tackling the high cost of living and the high cost of doing business in our corner of Vermont.

That means:

• Investing in roads, broadband, and the infrastructure rural communities depend on.

• Growing our population, economy, and tax base.

• Making it easier to build affordable homes.

• Creating good jobs close to where people live.

• Strengthening agriculture and ensuring the people who work the land are paid a fair price for what they produce.

These aren't partisan goals. They're Vermont goals.

Government That Works

Some would have you believe that government itself is the problem.

I believe the problem is government that isn't working.

To borrow Ronald Reagan's famous question: Are you better off today than you were ten years ago?

For too many Vermonters, the answer is no. Housing has become less affordable. Health care has become more difficult to access. Our education system faces enormous challenges. We should expect more from the people we send to Montpelier.

Leadership That Listens

Elections are about priorities, leadership, and the future of our communities.

Caledonia deserves a senator who listens carefully, communicates openly, and acts boldly on behalf of the people who live here—not the political establishment.

Over the coming months, I'll be traveling throughout the district, meeting with neighbors, hearing your concerns, and building a shared vision for Vermont's future.

This is our Brave Little State, and Caledonia is Vermont's brave little Senate district. Together, we can build the kind of future that gives the next generation every opportunity to thrive.

I look forward to earning your trust and your vote.

Meet David Roth

A Global Career, Rooted in Vermont

David Roth’s career has spanned the globe and included executive leadership roles in the private, public, academic, NGO and non-profit sectors. David and his wife Anita chose to live and raise their children in Vermont and currently operate Cary & Main Co., an organic & kosher maple products producer in Danville, as well as the Clay'n Around Pottery Studio in St. Johnsbury.

Serving Vermont

David served as a Commissioner on Vermont Governor Scott's Commission on the Future of Agriculture in Vermont, and served as Chair of The Rock & Soul Forever Foundation founded by Stevie Van Zandt. David also served on the President's Advisory Councils at both Reed College and Colorado Mountain College and served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at INSEAD Business School.

Supporting Local Communities

David facilitates workshops on entrepreneurship at Do North Co-working in Lyndonville and is also President of the Lake Fairlee Association. In that role he helped lead advocacy around the recently implemented rule prohibiting wakesports on Lake Fairlee, Joe's Pond, Peacham Pond and many other lakes and ponds in Vermont with fragile ecosystems.

Business & Entrepreneurial Leadership

David co-founded The Wakaya Group, an organic agricultural enterprise, as well as Little Steven's Underground Apothecary and Wicked Cool Spirits, purveyors of Malvado Maple Mezcal, blended at the St. Johnsbury Distillery using David's own maple syrup from Danville. Formerly, David served as Director for FIJI Water LLC in Fiji and co-founded The FIJI Water Foundation. David was appointed by the Speaker of the California Assembly to The California Student Aid Commission, and also served as Deputy to the President of Occidental College.

Life Beyond Work

David is a sugarmaker, a drummer, a practicing magician and a sommelier certified by The Court of Master Sommeliers. David and his family live in beautiful St. Johnsbury.

Upcoming Events

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Wheelock Town Hall
6pm

Meet David in Wheelock

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Newbury Red, White, & Blue Parade

Sunset Social

Karmê Chöling Meditation Retreat Center, Barnet
6pm

Tyler Farm
10:30am

I wrote my thesis on Campaign Finance Reform - and so intend to live by the rules I believe would help bring sanity back to our political process.

Unlike my opponent, I will not accept any corporate contributions, but will spend my time fundraising from people who actually live here or actually care about what happens here in the NEK.

I've done the math, and if this very people-powered fundraising campaign is successful at the outset, I will be able to spend the vast majority of my time traveling this amazing district and communicating with you all about what really matters to your lives and to your communities and families.

If you are able to donate $25, please do so via this link - and thank you so much in advance!

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