Deb Rocque is a Candidate to fill a 1 year vacancy on the Selectboard.
Town Elections will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Hi! I moved to Worthington five years ago to become one of the new owners of Justamere Tree Farm. I love the farm, I love the town, and I especially love the community of Worthington.
I am running for Selectboard because I want to give back and support our town. Worthington’s rural character appealed to me from the moment I arrived. Growing up in a small town, I understand the value of close-knit communities and the importance of preserving our small-town qualities.
Justamere Tree Farm has allowed me to run a sustainable business that provides jobs for locals and has helped me get to know the people of Worthington. Running Justamere also helped me understand the needs of our community – especially balancing the increasing cost of much needed services with the need to keep taxes and other costs in check.
I have nearly 25 years of public service at the US Fish and Wildlife Service. I dedicated my career to protecting rural spaces and conserving wildlife. I recently retired from federal, public service in a senior leadership role, where I managed multi-million-dollar annual budgets, had broad supervisory experience, developed federal policy and regulations, and oversaw numerous federal contracts. Much of my work involved extensive coordination and collaboration across broad groups and state agencies to reach mutually beneficial decisions, skills that I intend to employ to benefit our town.
Both my federal career and running the farm require innovation, adaptability, and vision – all qualities I will bring to the Selectboard. I will work tirelessly to balance our town’s fiscal responsibilities with the need to support and improve our community services, ensuring that we maintain a high quality of life without placing undue financial burdens on our residents. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute positively to our town and ensure it remains a great place to live for generations to come.
Thank you for your support.
Deb