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Brian Cina's Biography

Office:

Contact Information

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

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

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