Hello, I'm Doug Wood, Republican candidate for State Representative Colchester Village.

For years, Democratic and Progressive leadership in Montpelier has failed to make Vermont more affordable or our communities safer. They’ve lost touch with the voters who put them there, choosing to serve unions and lobbyists instead of middle-class Vermonters. That’s not acceptable—and it has to change. I will focus on the issues that truly matter to Vermonters and fight for real results. 

Vermont’s affordability crisis didn’t happen by accident. Years of one-party control in Montpelier have led to higher taxes, higher fees, and policies that drive up the cost of housing, energy, and everyday life. Republicans believe government should live within its means, just like Vermonters do. I’ll fight to lower the cost of living, protect taxpayers, and make Vermont affordable again for the people who call it home. 

2. Law and Order

Public safety starts with accountability. When laws aren’t enforced and repeat offenders face little consequence, communities    become less safe. Vermonters deserve a justice system that protects law-abiding citizens, supports victims, and holds criminals responsible. 

3. Taxes

Vermonters are already paying high property taxes, income taxes, and fuel costs, yet Montpelier keeps proposing new taxes and mandates that make life even more expensive. Payroll taxes, carbon-based heating taxes, and increased fees may sound small on paper, but they hit working families, seniors, and small businesses the hardest. Republicans believe affordability starts with controlling spending, respecting taxpayers, and stopping the constant push for new taxes.  prices