Tomlinson was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 2024, representing Winooski, in the Chittenden-21 district. She is clerk of the House Committee on Transportation and on the leadership team for the Climate Solutions Caucus. During her first year in the Vermont House, Tomlinson sponsored H.426, known as the CURTS (Creating a Unified Resilient Transportation System) Act, which included transportation initiatives to improve equity and infrastructure, increase resiliency, and reduce emissions.”
Rep. Chloe Tomlinson (P-Winooski)
“When I think of new legislators who deserve this title, Representative Tomlinson is the first person who comes to mind. Her dedication to the work, passion for our state, and care for her constituents is evident in everything she does,” said Evelyn Seidner, climate action organizer, Vermont Conservation Voters. “As a freshman legislator, she sought out extra responsibilities and opportunities to further lead on issues she cares about. She has shown that she is ready to stand up and fight for what she believes in, and what is best for her constituents. As a younger person in the world of Vermont state policy, it has definitely been inspiring to watch her make a difference in the State House.”
Tomlinson has a background in community development, social work, and facilitation and has more than a decade’s worth of experience working for mission-driven organizations in Vermont and beyond. Her career started working in refugee resettlement, focused on housing and food security for recently-arrived families. She worked as a facilitator to support local communities and networks of organizations to set shared visions and make tangible plans to work towards their priorities. Outside of her legislative duties, she works for Front Porch Forum.
“I’m deeply grateful for this recognition, and for the opportunity to be a part of this work,” said Representative Chloe Tomlinson. “There is much work yet to be done. Rising energy costs, volatile fuel prices, and extreme weather hit working families and low-income Vermonters first and hardest. Climate policy can make life more affordable and more secure, especially for those who are already struggling to make ends meet. I believe Vermont can face the challenges ahead by working as neighbors together, as we so often do.”
Justin Marsh, political director, Vermont Conservation Voters noted of Representative Torre’s 2025 leadership role, “In her first term alone, she was a strong supporter of each of our priority policies, serving as an educational resource to her peers. Having Representative Torre on our side as we shepherded historic environmental legislation was critical in our success in fostering a more resilient Vermont.”
Rep. Dara Torre (D-Moretown)
Torre was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 2022, representing the Washington-2 district towns of Duxbury, Fayston, Moretown, Waitsfield and Warren. She is clerk of the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee and sponsored bills in 2025 that expand renewable energy opportunities in the state. As a member of the House Committee on Environment and Energy in her first term, she supported VCV priority policies including the Clean Heat Standard, Act 250 modernization, 30×30 Biodiversity Land Conservation Act, the Flood Safety Act and the Climate Superfund Act. Torre helped start the nation’s first legislative Public Health Caucus and is also active in the Climate Solutions Caucus’ leadership team. Until recently, Torre worked with a clean energy policy group in Montpelier and has served in various local and regional planning roles through the years. She is a town energy coordinator in Moretown, where she lives with her husband.
“It’s been a privilege to be part of the comprehensive, leading-edge climate resilience laws of recent years. We’ve got solid land use policies and planning tools in place to build where it makes sense and strategically conserve for a healthy, resilient ecosystem. And our state has made sustained investments in energy efficiency and a clean energy economy, bringing jobs while lowering energy costs and pollution,” said Representative Dara Torre. “The pressure is on to quicken the pace of progress even with mounting financial hurdles and federal setbacks. Low-cost innovations like streamlined permitting to reduce bureaucratic delays and laying the groundwork to participate in regional collaborations like a cap and invest program are promising next steps.”
“As the state faces many challenges, we have the consistent effort and dedication of Representatives Torre and Tomlinson, working towards solutions that balance both the needs of our communities and protecting the natural resources that make Vermont what it is,” said Dan Fingas, executive director, Vermont Conservation Voters. “With leaders like them in the legislature, we know that we have champions who will continue to fight to make a Vermont that works for all Vermonters.”
Representative Tomlinson and Representative Torre will be presented with the 2026 Environmental Rising Star Award on Wednesday, January 14th at the Environmental Common Agenda Reception being held at Capitol Plaza in Montpelier at 4:30PM.