Vermont State House of Representatives
115 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05633-5301
139 West Hill Road
Worcester, VT 05682
Full Name:
Avram Patt
Gender:
Male
Family:
Spouse: Amy; 2 Children
Home City:
Worcester, VT
BA, Goddard College, 1970-1972
Attended, Columbia University, 1967-1968
Representative, Vermont State House of Representatives, District Lamoille-Washington, 2015-2016, 2019-present
Former Chair, Plainfield Selectboard
Candidate, Vermont State House of Representatives, District Lamoille-Washington, 2022
Candidate, Vermont State House of Representatives, District Lamoille-Washington, 2020
Member, Environment and Energy Committee
Member, Joint Committee on Canvassing
Former Member, Health Care Committee, Vermont State House of Representatives
Principal, Down Patt Consulting, 2013-present
General Manager, Washington Electric Co-Operative, 1997-2013
Director, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity, 1990-1996
Staff Assistant, Commissioner of the Department of Social Welfare, Vermont, 1987-1989
Co-Executive Director, Central Vermont Transportation Association, 1981-1986
Board President, Salvation Farms, present
Former Chair, Goddard College Board of Trustees
Former Member, Hunger Mountain Co-Operative
Former Vice President, National Association of State Community Services Programs
Former Chair, Northeast Association of Electric Cooperatives
Former Member, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Former Member, Vermont Community Development Board
Former Member, Vermont Foodbank
Former Member, Vermont Job Start Board
Former Member, Worcester Board of Civil Authority
Priority Issues:
On the issues that face us:
"The job of a State Representative is to bring experience to the table, to listen, to learn, to find common ground whenever possible, and to take action on legislation that helps the State of Vermont serve its people best. I call on my own background and experience on some issues. And on many issues, I learn from others as the Legislature grapples with the complex and often difficult issues that face us."
I am guided by principles that include:
A fair and equitable tax system that raises sufficient revenue for the government services and schools that we all benefit from
A system that will ultimately provide universal and affordable health care for all Vermonters.
A sustainable energy future that focuses on efficiency and conservation (transportation, heat and electricity), and on responsible development of all types of renewable energy sources.
Making sure that Vermonters can make a living, and that those who need our help don't have to choose between eating and heating. Livable wages and livable working conditions.
Creating and keeping jobs that work for Vermont. Continued focus on economic development strategies that work for Vermont: clean energy, agriculture and food products, information technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, the arts and Vermont-friendly tourism.
The democratic process and public involvement.