Jackie Matts for Select Board

Honk & Wave in Downtown Bennington
2025-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Bennington, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Show your support and help us build momentum in the final stretch before Election Day! Join me and my team for a Honk & Wave, where we’ll gather with signs, wave to passing cars, and bring some positive energy to the community.
This is an easy and fun way to get involved—no experience necessary! Just bring yourself, a smile, and some enthusiasm. I’ll provide signs, and together, we’ll make sure Bennington knows that real leadership is on the ballot this March.
Even if you can only stop by for a few minutes, we’d love to have you! Let’s remind voters that their voice—and their vote—matters.
🗳️ Election Day is March 4—let’s make it count!
See you there!—Jackie Matts

Meet & Greet at King's Knit Wit
2025-02-20 16:00 - 18:00 | King’s Knit Wit, 520 Main St, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join me for my final meet & greet before Election Day at King’s Knit Wit, Bennington’s cozy new yarn and coffee shop! Grab a cup of coffee, check out this fantastic new local business, and let’s chat about the future of our town.
This is a great chance to ask questions, share your thoughts, and hear more about my vision for Bennington—including how we can strengthen our local economy, support small businesses, and make our community a place where everyone can thrive.
Whether you’re a knitter, a coffee lover, or just want to connect, I’d love to see you there. Swing by, say hello, and let’s talk about what matters most to you!

Candidate Forum
2025-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Bennington Theatre, 331 Main St, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Come hear Jackie Matts and other candidates discuss the issues that matter most to them.

Proposed Charter Amendments - Public Hearing 2
2025-02-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Bennington Fire House, 130 River Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Over the past four months, the Charter Review Committee has undertaken an in-depth evaluation of proposed changes to our Town’s charter, driven by our commitment to ensure responsive and effective municipal governance. With a focus on transparency, inclusivity, and thorough analysis, we engaged over 30 key stakeholders in interviews, received and carefully reviewed more than 20 public comments, held two public forums to share our progress and solicit diverse perspectives, and consulted with legal counsel to clarify the implications of each potential recommendation.
Through this process, we aimed to bring community voices to the forefront and to lay a foundation of thoughtful, practical recommendations that will help improve the operations of our town government. Below, you will find an overview of this process and a summary of the recommended charter amendments that the Committee considers viable and worthy of moving forward. We recognize that many members of our community hold strong personal beliefs about these proposals, and we have sought to reflect the insights and opinions shared throughout our process. At the same time, we acknowledge that there are many Bennington residents we did not hear from who may hold differing perspectives.This Committee believes that free and fair elections remain the mechanism by which all members of our community can voice their opinions, ensuring that any changes ultimately reflect the collective will of our town.
It is the Committee’s sincere hope that these recommendations will enhance the Town’s ability to serve all members of our community and adapt to evolving needs in governance.

Meet Jackie Matts at Haberdasher Wine & Provisions
2025-02-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Haberdasher Wine & Provisions, 475 Main St., Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join us for a casual afternoon at Haberdasher Wine & Provisions! Stop by to meet Jackie Matts, hear about her vision for the future of our community, and share your thoughts on what matters most to you.
Enjoy light refreshments and great conversation in a welcoming setting. This event is free and open to all. Bring your questions, ideas, and a friend! I can’t wait to see you there.

Family Meet & Greet at Community Market
2025-02-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Bennington Community Market, 239 Main St, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join us for an afternoon of uplifting conversation about what matters most in Bennington. Come meet Jackie Matts, a young, dynamic community leader who’s running for a seat on the Select Board. “Right now, there are a lot of voices that aren’t well represented on the Select Board. I think it’s time we all have a say in the direction of our community”, shared Matts.

Cake, coffee, and soft drinks will be provided, as well as family friendly music, games, and craft activities for kids.

We hope to see you there!

Proposed Charter Amendments - Public Hearing 1
2025-01-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Bennington Fire House, 130 River Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States

Campaign Launch
2025-01-06 12:00 - 12:30 | The Coffee Bar, 109 South Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Come show your support for our beloved Bennington community, this week and for years to come! We’ll gather at The Coffee Bar to speak briefly about the positive work happening in our community, the biggest challenges we face moving forward, and some potential solutions.

Coffee will be available free of charge. The Coffee Bar has a brilliant selection of donuts and pastries I highly recommend.
