Marybeth Redmond Explained

Marybeth Redmond
State House:Vermont
District:Chittenden 8-1
Term Start:January 9, 2019
Term End:December 9, 2021
Predecessor:Betsy Dunn
Successor:Rey Garofano
Party:Democratic
Education:University of Notre Dame (BA)
Columbia University School of Journalism (MA)
Spouse:Mark Redmond
Children:1
Residence:Essex, Vermont, U.S.

Marybeth Redmond is an American politician who served as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives for the Chittenden 8-1 district from 2019 to 2022.

Career

A member of the Democratic Party, Redmond served on the House Committee on Human Services, the Joint Legislative Child Protection Oversight Committee, and the Canvassing Committee.

Redmond also serves on the Vermont Commission on Women and as a partner with Vermont Story Lab. She has worked extensively with incarcerated women and other vulnerable women and communities. Described as a "progressive Catholic" by the National Catholic Reporter, Redmond was motivated to run in part to promote gun control.[1] Redmond's stated legislative priorities included a livable wage, affordable housing and healthcare, equal pay for women, safe and vibrant public schools, human dignity for all people, and a healthy environment.[2]

Redmond was named the 2020 Vermont Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc.[3] Redmond resigned from the Vermont House in December 2021, citing health concerns.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Schlumpf . Heidi . Progressive Catholic women join 'pink wave' of new political candidates . . 9 July 2018 . en.
  2. Web site: Redmond . Marybeth . Priorities . Marybeth Redmond for Vermont House . 29 March 2020.
  3. News: Nosek . Mike . Essex Junction's Marybeth Redmond named 2020 Vermont Mother of the Year . Saint Albans Messenger . 9 January 2020 . en.
  4. Web site: Redmond . Marybeth . Letter to the Editor: Rep. Marybeth Redmond to resign from seat in Vermont House . 2022-09-08 . Essex Reporter . en.