Economy
Supports a Vermont public bank and financing for local businesses, cooperatives and employee ownership.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
AMANDA JANOO
Candidate for Governor · Vermont
THE PERSON
Background
Amanda Janoo is an economic-policy specialist raised in South Strafford, Vermont. She has worked with the United Nations and international development organizations and serves as economics and policy lead for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance. She cofounded its Vermont affiliate and has served on the boards of the ACLU of Vermont and Rights & Democracy Vermont.
Roots
- Hometown: South Strafford, Vermont
- Home: Burlington, Vermont
- Career: Industrial-policy specialist; economic-policy adviser; nonprofit leader
Education
- University of Cambridge · M.Phil., Development Studies
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THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Housing
Supports permanent affordability through community land trusts, cooperatives, public housing and shared-equity homeownership.
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Proposes greater tax protections for primary and affordable homes, with higher contributions from luxury second homes and large investors.
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Supports community-owned renewable energy, clean technologies and regenerative agriculture.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 24, 2026.
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