David Roth announces state Senate bid, says Act 181 has failed rural areas

David Roth, who said he is running for the state Senate, told the Walden Selectboard on July 27 that he opposes Act 181 because it has failed rural parts of the state. The announcement came during the regular meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m.

Selectboard member Jon Augeri asked Roth about his views on Act 181 during the discussion. The board heard Roth's position but took no formal action; the minutes record the exchange but do not report further debate or a vote on the matter.

The selectboard meeting minutes list the town's attendance and note the meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. No public comments were recorded before the discussion. The minutes do not provide further policy detail about Act 181 or responses beyond Augeri's question.