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Michael Fernandez

Independent · Vermont · 2026

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Vermont House, Bennington-4 DistrictVermont · 2026Bennington County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Establish a state public bank to address predatory debt, housing and infrastructure needs
  • Return land-use planning power to towns and conservation districts
  • Strengthen regional food systems and farm access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Fernandez is district manager of the Bennington County Conservation District, a regional conservation commissioner and an operating farmer, per the campaign site. He co-chairs the Bennington County Food Security Council and has helped develop the Bennington Veteran Incubator Farm, per the campaign site.

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