Welcome, I am honored to represent Essex Junction but I cannot work for you without hearing from you. Please contact me for assistance, questions or discussion. I look forward to hearing from you.  houghton.lori@gmail.com or 802-373-0599 ​

Check out what's happened in the first 8 weeks of the 2021 session
​town-meeting-report-2021.html

 Community member’s perspectives on merger are as vast as our beautiful mountainsides. Here we provide our perspective: many years ago, Heart and Soul of Essex discovered that the Town of Essex and Village of Essex Junction residents possess a clear set of shared values – Education, Community Connections, Safety, Thoughtful Growth, Health and Recreation and Local Economy. We believe these values hold true today and that the commitment to make Essex the best it can be runs deep. We will strengthen these values with the passage of our current merger plan that provides tax equity and fair representation. We will strengthen these values as we forge a new path forward holding strong to what makes us each special while uniting behind one vision.

​Read our entire statement:  our-perspective-on-merger.html

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Community Conversations
Please join your Essex Westford House delegation during the legislative session for "Community Conversations," a monthly online forum for updates on bills, committees, caucus activities, and more. We welcome your concerns, questions and a spirit of open, respectful dialogue. A Zoom link will be provided ahead of each virtual event, accessible on Front Porch Forum, Facebook & via email.

January 9th, 2021 9am to 10:30am
Febuary 7th, 2021 2pm to 3:30pm
March 6th, 2021 9am to 10:30am
April 11th, 2021 2pm to 3:30pm
May 8th, 2021 9am to 10:30pm
June 13th, 2021 2pm to 3:30pm​

How will I keep you informed
To keep our residents up to date on all that is happening in Montpelier, I will be updating this website as often as possible. I will also alternate weekly updates on Front Porch Forum with Rep. Karen Dolan and the Essex Westford Delegation will be providing legislative updates via the Essex Reporter. Additionally, I will continue holding monthly community conversations with the Essex Westford State Representations.  The schedule can be found above.  Of course, you can always reach out to me directly at 802.373.0599 or lhoughton@leg.state.vt.us

www.frontporchforum.com
www.essexreporter.com
www.facebook.com/Lori-Houghton-611261639037383/

Community Services Brochure
Need A Meal? New to the community? Feeling Depressed? Homeless? Know someone who needs help? Please consider using this reference as a starting point for you or someone you know.  Community Services Brochure here