A New Broom Sweeps Clean

Caledonian Record, Thursday, October 28, 2010

With pleasure and positive expectations we endorse Jason Gibbs for election to be Vermont Secretary of State.

He is an entirely new broom that will sweep clean.

He is not new, though, to any of the people who actually run Vermont’s government – the people who make the wheels turn and fix them when they get stuck – first as director of communications for six years, and then as commissioner of the state’s Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. He has been active and very effective in reducing costs…

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Gibbs puts economy at top of agenda, association says

WILLISTON – The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont has announced its endorsement of Jason Gibbs for Secretary of State.

“We’re going with Gibbs because we believe he shares our concern for economic sustainability and the future of Vermonters and the state,” said Greg Dirmaier, chairman.

Gibbs has innovative ideas for revamping the Secretary of State’s office so that it is a welcoming springboard to opening a business in Vermont, Ditmaier said.

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Gibbs: Burlington Telecom Meetings Should be Public

October 28, 2010

Urges Council to End Use of Executive Sessions Burlington, Vt. – Jason Gibbs, candidate for Secretary of State, today called on the Burlington City Council to end its use of executive session and open the doors to the public when discussing Burlington Telecom and its continuing financial problems. In a letter sent to the Council, Gibbs [...]

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In Case You Missed It: WCAX & Burlington Free Press show contrast in the Sec. of State’s race

October 26, 2010

“Campaign Countdown: Secretary of State” WCAX Channel 3 News, Burlington, Vermont – October 25, 2010 WATCH THE VIDEO: Campaign Countdown: Secretary of State Jason Gibbs “In our Campaign Countdown tonight, the battle between Democrat Jim Condos and Republican Jason Gibbs to be the next secretary of state. A busy office in the Capital City, The [...]

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MANCHESTER JOURNAL ENDORSES GIBBS FOR SECRETARY OF STATE

October 21, 2010

“Endorsements, Part One” Manchester Journal, Editorial, Wednesday, October 20, 2010 “Secretary of State: As we said about two months ago when the primary elections were being held, we have a very high regard for Jason Gibbs, the former Commissioner of the Forests, Parks and Recreation Department, and before that, a press spokesman for Gov. Jim [...]

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HERALD OF RANDOLPH ENDORSES GIBBS FOR SECRETARY OF STATE

October 21, 2010

“Down the Ballot” Herald of Randolph, Editorial, Thursday, October 21, 2010 “So far in this election campaign, we have not been persuaded that either of the top candidates for governor deserves our vote, but we are impressed by three candidates farther down the statewide ballot… In the contest for Secretary of State, we are persuaded [...]

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Town Clerks & Treasurers Say Gibbs is a “Plus”

October 15, 2010

VMCTA scorecard shows Gibbs is clear choice for Secretary of State DUXBURY – The Vermont Municipal Clerks’ & Treasurers’ Association has released a voters’ scorecard that finds Jason Gibbs, Republican candidate for Secretary of State, is the clear choice on the issues most important to maintaining efficient, productive and responsive local government. “Vermonters value local [...]

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President of Vermont sugar makers supports Gibbs for Secretary of State

October 12, 2010

SOUTH ROYALTON – The president of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association is supporting Jason Gibbs for Secretary of State. Is that sweet or what? “Like all lifelong Vermonters, Jason knows how very important the maple sugar industry is to our state’s economy and quality of life,” said Rick Marsh, president of the sugar makers [...]

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Voice of Vermont’s Small Businesses Endorses Gibbs for Secretary of State

October 8, 2010

NFIB will ‘Go with Gibbs’ MONTPELIER – Vermont’s chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today said it is endorsing Jason Gibbs for Secretary of State. As Vermont’s largest organization and most influential voice of its entrepreneurs, the Vermont NFIB said it is going with Gibbs because of Jason’s innovative focus on making [...]

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Gibbs Lays Out Taxpayer Protection Proposal

September 30, 2010

Calls for Stronger Public Audit & Actuarial Report Requirements Duxbury, VT – Secretary of State Candidate Jason Gibbs today announced a taxpayer protection proposal that would require all financial audits of municipalities–and detailed actuarial reports related to their pension funds–be presented in plain language at warned public meetings.  Gibbs also proposed to more clearly prohibit [...]

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