I want to thank everyone who is encouraging me to run for the House of Representatives in 2012. I am excited that there are so many in the community that think I can make a difference with what is going on. The biggest problem facing Vermont is affordability, and we need all of our voices to be heard...  It may be too early to announce my plans for 2012, but I think it is important for the people of Shelburne  to speak up and take their issues to our district's current Representative, Joan Lenes, at her Tuesday morning meetings at Bruegger's Bagel (7:30-8:30am). We need to show up and tell our Representative what matters. 

Bob Lake, Shelburne