Lori lives in Essex Junction with her husband Jon and son Sam. They own and operate Maplehurst Florist, a third-generation family business on Lincoln Street as well as Sam’s Scoop Shop. Lori is a full-time operations analyst with global research company LexisNexis. In the Vermont House Lori is the Ranking Member on the House Health Care Committee..
Lori has been a community volunteer for many years working to foster a foundation to ensure Essex Junction is a vibrant, healthy place to live and do business. Some of her work involved grassroots efforts leading to community partnerships created to nurture downtown revitalization and foster communication and planning between the Town of Essex and the Village of Essex Junction. Other work involved established municipal organizations that ensure the safety of our residents while focusing on the policy and infrastructure that will allow our community to prosper. Lori worked with a team to create, launch and lead the Five Corners Farmers Market, was instrumental in creating the Village Bike Walk committee and is a member of the Gather At The Table planning committee.
Experience:
Lori has been a community volunteer for many years working to foster a foundation to ensure Essex Junction is a vibrant, healthy place to live and do business. Some of her work involved grassroots efforts leading to community partnerships created to nurture downtown revitalization and foster communication and planning between the Town of Essex and the Village of Essex Junction. Other work involved established municipal organizations that ensure the safety of our residents while focusing on the policy and infrastructure that will allow our community to prosper. Lori worked with a team to create, launch and lead the Five Corners Farmers Market, was instrumental in creating the Village Bike Walk committee and is a member of the Gather At The Table planning committee.
Experience:
- University of Vermont Children’s Hospital Advisory Committee
- Gather At The Table planning committee
Village Trustee 2011 to 2019 - Heart and Soul of Essex Community Advisory Team and Board
- Five Corners Farmers Market President, Treasurer
- Essex Junction Parks and Recreation Governance Committee
- Essex Junction Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
- Essex Junction Capital Committee
- Building Healthy Communities Grant Committee
- Vermont Leadership Institute
Why Lori? In your neighbor's words...
"Lori seems to present at every community gathering while serving as Village trustee, working full time, being a wonderful parent, volunteering in our schools, and owning a small business, Sam's Scoop Shop! She is committed to our community and represents us well at the Statehouse. On a more personal note, Lori is friendly, tactful and diplomatic. She is easily accessible, either by phone, e-mail, or social media and is a very giving, honest, trustworthy and dependable person." Bridget Meyer, Essex Junction
"She is a trusted small business owner who knows the realities of making payroll, the full cost of health care, and the importance of valuing employees...When I vote on Nov 6 I want someone who knows the history of our community and has a vision for its future. I want someone who has served, led and honors our community. I want someone who is naturally curious and isn't scared to engage us all when weighing how to proceed. I want Lori Houghton to continue to represent Essex Jct., and I hope you will join me." Maura Collins, Essex Junction
"I am confident that Lori Houghton has the dedication, intelligence, thoroughness, and courage to do the hard work of gathering information, actively listening to voters, and to working with her fellow legislators to make not just Essex but all of Vermont a better place to live, work and raise a family through her work in Montpelier. Her voice as a working mother and small business owner are vital to diversifying the makeup of our legislature". Erin Knox, Essex Junction
"Lori has been a key addition to the health care committee and brings a unique perspective as a parent and small-business owner. Both (referencing Rep Giambatista) have held multiple community forums and communicate issues in plain language. Both are thoughtful and expert at really listening to people's concerns and action on them. They are highly respected in Montpelier and have earned our vote for another two-year term." Tim Jerman, Former State Rep. 8-2
"Lori's skills as a leader, community organizer and policymaker are outstanding, but what I respect the most about her is that the Village of Essex Jct. and all its residents are her greatest concern, every day." Elaine Haney Sopchak, Village trustee and town selectboard member
"Lori's heart and soul are passionately invested in our village, in our community and in our families and our well-being. Get out and vote for Lori on November 6, and feel confident you are in good hands." Annie Cooper, Essex Junction
"Lori has brought to light many of the issues that are impacting Essex as a member of the business community looking to keep jobs in the area...She gets the needs of the people." Kip Steele, Essex Junction
"Lori is a good listener and is great to make herself available in private and public forums to keep this community informed." Tom Helmstutler, Essex Junction
"Lori Houghton continues to amaze me with her great energy and impressive skills as Vermont rep, trustee and community volunteer. Her commitment is to make EJ better for all, including businesses, families, schools and community organizations. It's so refreshing to have reps who truly listen and focus on the issues that matter to us". Toni Morgan. Essex Junction
"Over the course of their two years in the House, I have found them both to be responsive, introspective, and gracious with their time and attention." Kelly Adams. Essex Junction
"Their most visible signs of community connections are monthly conversations that convene to stay in touch with residents and their regular presence at community events and conversations. Lori and Dylan are great listeners who ask as many questions as they answer. I see them seeking information and guidance from attendees. Just what I want in a representative." Greg Morgan, Essex Junction
I'm honored to have received the below endorsements:
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