Karen Dolan

Karen Dolan lives in Essex Junction, Vermont. Dolan earned a degree from the University of Vermont. Her career experience includes working as a restorative justice specialist with the Essex Community Justice Center.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Karen is a life-long Vermonter who grew up in the Northeast Kingdom and has since spent her adult years in Chittenden County after graduating from the University of Vermont. Since 2006, Karen has been a dedicated community member of Essex Junction , both raising a family and working locally within the community. She has a long-standing record of re-developing public service systems to work for a wide range of people.

Karen's twenty-year career in Vermont's non-profit sector, provides a broad understanding of services from food security expansion and work readiness programming to criminal justice reform and restorative conflict resolution. Karen understands the challenge of juggling multiple priorities and the importance of gathering input, understanding, and collaborative decision-making to create positive and long-lasting outcomes.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

A voice of resilience and opportunity for our community.Dedicated community member with 14 years of living and raising a family in the Village.Twenty-year career in Vermont's non-profit sector provides an in-depth knowledge of how systems work and the leadership needed to create change.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

COVID-19 recovery and relief plans prioritized on public safety

Ensuring Safe, Quality, Affordable Childcare for All

Creating Vibrant Economic Opportunities for Our Communities

Equitable Access to Community Resources