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2024 End of Session Report
June 30, 2024
The General Assembly has adjourned for the year. Please reach out if you have any questions or issues you would like to discuss. To read my 2024 Legislative End of Session newsletter, please click here
2024 Town Meeting Update
March 7, 2024
Halfway through the session, the House has adjourned for Town Meeting week. Please click here for updates on public safety, the budgeting process, education taxes, Act 250 Reform, pollinator protection, data privacy, and more....
From the Archives: A Tax Break for Families That Benefits Everyone
by Rep. David Durfee
VT Digger, March 4, 2022 Last week the House passed and sent to the Senate ground-breaking, bipartisan legislation to support parents and families. As part of H. 510, the new Vermont Child Tax Credit would pay families the equivalent of $100 a month for every child in the household age six and under. All but the wealthiest families would qualify, making this the most far-reaching such legislation in the country.
Covid Recovery and More
April 19th, 2021
Dear Neighbors,
The Vermont House has been busy over the last several weeks, finalizing a major Covid recovery bill and passing significant tax reform legislation that will help lower property taxes, assist Vermont-based businesses, and recognize the service of retired military personnel. Read More
Letter: Durfee thanks voters, cheers turnout, civility
Nov. 9, 2020
To the Editor:
I would like to thank everyone in Shaftsbury, Glastenbury, and Sunderland who supported my re-election to the Vermont House. Thanks also to Victor Harwood for running, and to everyone at the Town Clerk’s office, the poll workers, and everyone else who assisted on Tuesday.
Democracy was on display this election, with an historic 80 percent turnout in our district. Civility was on display too, with voters waiting patiently and respectfully for their turn to vote on Tuesday. And thoughtfulness and consideration were also on display, as every last Shaftsbury resident who chose to vote in person — some 700 people — was willing to wear a mask into the polls.
I’m proud to be representing this community in Montpelier, and will continue to do so to the best of my ability during the coming legislative session.
David K. Durfee,
Shaftsbury
Legislative candidates debate in Shaftsbury
June 22, 2018
By Derek Carson, Bennington Banner
SHAFTSBURY — The two candidates running to represent the citizens of the Bennington-3 district in the Vermont Legislature debated on Thursday evening, and while the two Democrats agreed on much, they were able to draw lines to differentiate their campaigns. David Durfee is a member of the Shaftsbury and Mount Anthony Union School Boards and is the general manager of Wild Oats market and co-op in Williamstown, Massachusetts.