Marybeth Redmond
Marybeth Redmond is an American politician who has served in the Vermont House of Representatives since 2019.
Marybeth Redmond | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Chittenden 8-1 district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mark Redmond |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Essex, Vermont |
| Education | University of Notre Dame (BA) Columbia University School of Journalism (MA)[1] |
| Profession | politician, educator, writer, former journalist |
A member of the Democratic Party, Redmond serves on the House Committee on Human Services, the Joint Legislative Child Protection Oversight Committee, and the Canvassing Committee.[1]
Redmond also serves on the Vermont Commission on Women and as a partner with Vermont Story Lab. She has worked extensively with incarcerated women and other vulnerable women and communities.[1] She has been described as a "progressive Catholic," and says she was motivated to run in part to promote gun control.[2] Redmond's stated legislative priorities include a livable wage, affordable housing and healthcare, equal pay for women, safe and vibrant public schools, human dignity for all people, and a healthy environment.[3]
Redmond was named the 2020 Vermont Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc.[4]
References
- "Representative Marybeth Redmond, 2019-2020". Vermont Legislature. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- Schlumpf, Heidi (9 July 2018). "Progressive Catholic women join 'pink wave' of new political candidates". National Catholic Reporter.
- Redmond, Marybeth. "Priorities". Marybeth Redmond for Vermont House. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- Nosek, Mike (9 January 2020). "Essex Junction's Marybeth Redmond named 2020 Vermont Mother of the Year". Saint Albans Messenger.