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Brian Shelden

@shelden4vt.bsky.social

Democratic activist in #vtpoli. City Councilor, Essex Junction (VT). Retired programmer, triathlete, and Diplomacy player

495 Followers  |  710 Following  |  224 Posts  |  Joined: 13.11.2024  |  2.4278

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Huh. Shutdown ends and we immediately get Epstein himself calling out 47 from beyond the grave. Curious.

#espsteinshutdown

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Beyond the Council: Getting to know Brian Shelden Get to know Brian Shelden, the newest member of Essex Junction City Council. Learn about his passion for public service and his love for the community.

Thanks The Essex Reporter for the nice write-up #vtpoli #ejpoli

www.essexreporter.com/news/governm...

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Can I come and bring a cat?

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City of Essex Junction Information Concerning City Utility Bills and Rates As you're all aware, your utility bills have arrived, and we want to address concerns regarding the recent increases in charges. Below you will...

I, too, am happy to answer any questions you might have: (802) 879-7665 and bshelden@essexjunction.org

3/3 #ejpoli #vtpoli

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City of Essex Junction Information Concerning City Utility Bills and Rates As you're all aware, your utility bills have arrived, and we want to address concerns regarding the recent increases in charges. Below you will...

Some folks have asked why all of our water bills have gone up recently. The City's response is below.

If you have any questions, please call (802) 878-6944 x6, or email utility@essexjunction.org.

2/3 #ejpoli #vtpoli

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City of Essex Junction Information Concerning City Utility Bills and Rates As you're all aware, your utility bills have arrived, and we want to address concerns regarding the recent increases in charges. Below you will...

I understand that any increase in household expenses is unwelcome. I truly appreciate residents' understanding and cooperation as we work to keep Essex Jct's water system reliable, safe, and up to the standards our community expects.

1/3 #ejpoli #vtpoli

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There is a Special Election soon in Tennessee. Why should you care? πŸ€”

Whoever wins that election will be the DECIDING vote on releasing the E Files. Speaker Johnson might hold off on this vote until AFTER this election.

TN #DemsAbroad…we need your #votefromabroad for Aftyn Behn! VoteFromAbroad.org

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When you live in a purple state and you overhear folks complaining at the grocery store about what families get with their EBT card...SNAP
Moms should be able to get their toddler a small birthday cake ...
GMAFB !!!! ...
YES I SAID IT LOUD & CLEAR

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Senate Dems, do not cave. Ensuring healthcare premiums don’t surge is an 80-20 issue. They want to gut the ACA because their disdain for Obama far outweighs their concern for anyone’s health.

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7.2M views Β· 58K reactions | Zohran Kwame Mamdani on Reels

Last stop: City Hall. Congrats to Zohran Mamdami on your big win in New York

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Why do people buy pizza with EBT?

Because cauliflower is five dollars a head and you can buy five pizzas with the same money.

It’s not that folks don’t want to be healthy. They can’t afford to be healthy.

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Obama’s stumping for Democrats. Trump’s at Mar-a-Lago. "If you believe in that better story of America," the former president told a rally ahead of Tuesday's elections, "don’t sit this one out. Vote ."

Where's Obama? Stumping for Democrats in two key races in Tuesday's elections.
Where's Trump? Hosting a Halloween party while tens of millions loose their food stamps. And golfing.

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I don't resent poor people who use food stamps to buy another soft drink.

I resent rich people who take away the funds for food stamps to buy another yacht.

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This. The authoritarian takeover already happened.

(It was called Project 2025)

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Never take seriously those who ridicule low income people for having a smartphone or laptop.

β€œIf they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???”

Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is luxury, survive a month without it.

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More than 170 US citizens have been held by immigration agents ProPublica uncovered that Americans have been kicked, dragged, and detained for days.

Kristi Noem claims that ICE has not detained or arrested any US citizens. We're calling BS.

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This message from @schiff.senate.gov is well done and well worth watching.

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How bad is it?

Democrats are quoting Reagan bad.

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Wasn’t a big Reagan fan either, but credit where due

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Lisa Murkowski
You’re starving kids to protect a child rapist

Bill Cassidy
You’re starving kids to protect a child rapist

Susan Collins
You’re starving kids to protect a child rapist

John Thune
You’re starving kids to protect a child rapist

-Thom Tillis
-Joni Ernst
-Shelley Moore Capito

#GOP

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Last time we checked, Republicans still control the House, Senate and White House.

They have the power to reopen the government, but they refuse.

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It's called willful ignorance and it's mind blowing to watch it up close and personal with family members and friends.

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Contest every race. Have a candidate in every race on every ballot in every county in every state.

Run even if you know you can’t win. Run because you know you can’t win.

No seat uncontested. Bring the fight to every ballot.

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Sadly, we no longer live in a functioning democracy.

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