Candidate Valerie Rogers seeks 1-year EFUD Commissioner term
April 14, 2026Hello Waterbury!
I’m excited to share that I have submitted my petition to run for a one-year commissioner seat in the Edward Farrar Utility District.
Waterbury has been home to me since the early 1990s, when I first moved here to work in real estate with Vermont Realty Exchange. Selling real estate gave me an early appreciation for the homes, businesses, and people who make Waterbury such a special community. I stayed because this community became home.
In my early years here, I also served as an EMT in Waterbury, which deepened my connection to this town and my understanding of how essential reliable public systems are in critical moments. My husband and I have been South Main Street property owners for more than 30 years, and through Tropical Storm Irene and the floods that have followed, we have experienced firsthand how deeply strong infrastructure, reliable utilities, and thoughtful long-term planning shape the resilience of our town.
I stay engaged in our town, and my interest in local government has continued to grow through regular attendance at Select Board, EFUD, Planning Commission, and Housing Task Force meetings, along with my recent appointment by the Select Board to the Town Meeting Study Committee. I believe trust is built by showing up, listening carefully, asking thoughtful questions, and following through. That involvement has given me a strong understanding of how EFUD, while a separate town entity, directly influences infrastructure, economic vitality, flood resilience, and the broader future of Waterbury.
My professional background is in healthcare quality, process improvement, project management, regulatory compliance, and operational leadership. That work taught me how to improve systems, manage complex projects, build strong working relationships across provider offices and hospitals, and keep projects on task.
Personally, managing our long-term rentals and being part of a small-town business has taught me to watch the numbers carefully — understanding assets, liabilities, budgets, and what it takes to make good long-term decisions.
I’m stepping forward because EFUD decisions touch all of us, and I care deeply about how those decisions affect our homes, businesses, household budgets, and our town. During this period of transition in Waterbury local government, I believe being open with the public, staying reliable, and keeping ratepayers at the center of decisions matter more than ever. I also believe a new set of eyes and a fresh perspective can be a real asset to our town right now.
The annual Edward Farrar Utility District meeting and election is Wednesday, May 13. I would appreciate your vote, and I encourage all ratepayers to attend and participate. Your voice matters.
Valerie Rogers
Waterbury
Valerie Rogers is one of three candidates for two one-year seats on the Edward Farrar Utility District Board of Commissioners.