ADAM ROOF
for VERMONT STATE SENATE
About Adam
Adam's experience as a nonprofit leader, local elected official, and small business owner gives him the experience to deliver for you in the State Senate.

TRACK RECORD
Adam has a proven track record of getting things done for Chittenden County. During his 5 years as a local elected official and as a professional, he’s fought for our shared values.
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Helped balance multiple $100+ million public budgets – ensuring efficient spending and effective services without unnecessary tax increases.
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Leads a non-profit focused on new job growth, workforce training, and economic development specifically focusing on small businesses and workers who have historically been left behind.
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Has supported local service and hospitality businesses and workers and brings experience as a former service worker.
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Served as a Trustee for the University of Vermont during our last financial crisis (2009 - 2011) and defended high quality education and student success.
ECONOMIC RECOVERY & TAKING YOUR TAX DOLLARS SERIOUSLY
JUSTICE REFORM
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Chaired the Burlington Public Safety Committee and where he led reform efforts and established the Special Committee on Policing Reform in 2019.
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Advocated and secured funding for improving the process for expungement of non-violent drug crimes for Vermonters.
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Introduced legislation to employ ‘community ambassadors’ and increase social workers as alternatives to police patrols in downtown areas.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
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Led policy discussions to fund alternative and sustainable transportation systems and expanded green transportation initiatives, including bike lanes and walking routes and supported the launch of Vermont’s first electric buses.
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Helped pass a $30 million bond to protect Lake Champlain and local watersheds from contaminated stormwater and wastewater runoff.
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Expanded local sustainability efforts through home weatherization initiatives and increasing energy efficiency standards.
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Advocated for increasing green and open space and funded planting new trees in public parks.
