Virginia Lyons

Virginia Lyons earned her A.B. from Drew University in 1966, her M.S. from Rutgers University in 1968, and her Ed.D. from the University of Vermont in 1988. Her career experience includes working as an instructor for Middlesex County College from 1968 to 1971, as a professor for Trinity College from 1973 to 2000 and also the coordinator/director of Allied Health for Trinity College from 1978 to 2000. She became a professor at Vermont State College in 2000. Lyons was on the Williston Select Board from 1990 to 2000, including chair/vice chair from 1997 to 2001.

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Lyons' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]

Vermont’s Energy Future

Excerpt: "In 2006 Ginny passed goals helping move Vermont away from costly fossil fuels and preserve environmental integrity. In 2007 she organized three weeks of education for the legislature on challenges to and economic opportunities in response to climate change. Energy efficiency, clean energy projects, and opportunities for municipal, residential, business, and farms continue to develop."

Healthcare for All

Excerpt: "In 2002 Ginny championed a comprehensive law that promotes prevention in our school, community, workplace, and health care settings. Vermont’s safety net programs for mentally ill, disabled, underinsured, and senior citizens are important components of a strong health care system. Ginny helped develop laws that help people with chronic care needs."

Economic Opportunity

Excerpt: "Ginny believes that investing in Vermont’s renewable energy, creative economic opportunities, working landscape and emerging technologies will help build Vermont’s strong sustainable economic future. She worked to provide low interest loans and grants funding for small businesses."

Sustainable Development

Excerpt: "Ginny fostered and passed the Growth Center law. That law can help municipalities plan to provide thriving downtowns and productive working landscapes. New reforms are needed to insure that sprawl so common to other states does not consume Vermont. At the same time it is important that planned economic development can occur with appropriate environmental regulation."

Environmental Health

Excerpt: "As a result of laws passed by Senator Lyons you will be able to recycle your old computer products free of charge. You will also find phosphorus free dishwasher detergent, BPA free water bottles, baby food and reusable food containers in your local stores."