115 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05633-5301
12 1/2 Isham Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Full Name:
Brian Cina
Gender:
Male
Home City:
Burlington, VT
MSW, Children and Families, Health and Wellness, University of Vermont, 2003-2005
BA, Music, Dartmouth College, 1994-1998
Representative, Vermont State House of Representatives, District Chittenden-15, 2022-present
Candidate, Vermont House of Representatives, District Chittenden 15, 2024
Representative, Vermont State House of Representatives, District Chittenden-6-4, 2017-2023
Served, Vermont State House, Health Care Committee, 2017-2022
Candidate, Vermont State House of Representatives, District Chittenden-6-4, 2018, 2020
Member, Health Care Committee
Member, House Ethics Panel
No caucus information on file.
Owner/Founder, Psycotherapy Private Practice, 2010-present
Former Substitute Crisis Clinician, First Call
Former Americorps Member, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Former Family Support Worker and Social Services Supervisor, Transitional Services for Youth and Families, 2005-2010
Chair of Finance Committee, Burlington School Board, present
Co-Founder, Isham Street Gardening and Other Optimistic Doings (ISGOOD)
Member, Vermont Artificial Intelligence Task Force, 2018-2019
Commissioner, Central District School, 2014-2017
Co-Chair, Pride Vermont, 1999-2003
Priority Issues:
I WILL WORK TO:
1. Increase support, funding, and implementation of restorative justice programs
2. Advocate for law enforcement reform that promotes non-violent intervention, culturally competent practices, and community engagement/oversight
3. Help Vermont continue to lead the nation in drug policy reform and improve access to treatment
4. Promote the development of affordable housing so all Vermonters can have a place to call home
5. Protect our natural resources, push for sustainable energy, and promote divestment from fossil fuels to address climate change
6. Work towards a single payer healthcare system that provides a robust, accessible, comprehensive continuum of care
7. Push for a livable wage of at least $15/hour, protect working conditions, and defend workers' rights
8. Support children by promoting an innovative, integrated public education and childcare system that is fully and sustainably funded
9. Develop a fair and progressive tax system that supports the greater good