Brian Shelden
@shelden4vt.bsky.social
Democratic activist in #vtpoli. City Councilor, Essex Junction (VT). Retired programmer, triathlete, and Diplomacy player
I’ll be holding regular public office hours so I can hear directly from you. Whether you have questions, concerns, or idea - stop by and let’s talk!
🗓 Wed Jul 16
🕗 8 – 9:30 AM
📍 Boxcar Bakery
Your voice matters, and I’m here to listen. Let’s build a stronger community together!
🗓 Wed Jul 16
🕗 8 – 9:30 AM
📍 Boxcar Bakery
Your voice matters, and I’m here to listen. Let’s build a stronger community together!
July 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I’ll be holding regular public office hours so I can hear directly from you. Whether you have questions, concerns, or idea - stop by and let’s talk!
🗓 Wed Jul 16
🕗 8 – 9:30 AM
📍 Boxcar Bakery
Your voice matters, and I’m here to listen. Let’s build a stronger community together!
🗓 Wed Jul 16
🕗 8 – 9:30 AM
📍 Boxcar Bakery
Your voice matters, and I’m here to listen. Let’s build a stronger community together!
I've been going to Michelle Foley for haircuts since I moved back to VT. She keeps detailed notes on her clients and does a fantastic job managing my stubbornly curly hair
And check out that beautiful old hardwood flooring & fixtures in Essex Jct's historic downtown.
2/2 #pecw #essexvt #essexjct
And check out that beautiful old hardwood flooring & fixtures in Essex Jct's historic downtown.
2/2 #pecw #essexvt #essexjct
June 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Positive Essex Comment of the Week (PECW)
A very belated but heartfelt congratulations to Ace of Fades on their grand opening on Railroad St!
I hesitated to share this because they’re already so busy. Definitely plan ahead, as appointments can be hard to come by
1/2 #pecw #essexvt #essexjct
A very belated but heartfelt congratulations to Ace of Fades on their grand opening on Railroad St!
I hesitated to share this because they’re already so busy. Definitely plan ahead, as appointments can be hard to come by
1/2 #pecw #essexvt #essexjct
June 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Wow. Just wow!
Today BTV and Essex Jct showed up in force. To everyone who came out to protest -- thank you. Your voices, your presence, your energy -- all mattered. Seeing the streets filled with so many people standing united for change was deeply inspiring.
#nokings #gratitude #PowerInNumbers
Today BTV and Essex Jct showed up in force. To everyone who came out to protest -- thank you. Your voices, your presence, your energy -- all mattered. Seeing the streets filled with so many people standing united for change was deeply inspiring.
#nokings #gratitude #PowerInNumbers
June 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Wow. Just wow!
Today BTV and Essex Jct showed up in force. To everyone who came out to protest -- thank you. Your voices, your presence, your energy -- all mattered. Seeing the streets filled with so many people standing united for change was deeply inspiring.
#nokings #gratitude #PowerInNumbers
Today BTV and Essex Jct showed up in force. To everyone who came out to protest -- thank you. Your voices, your presence, your energy -- all mattered. Seeing the streets filled with so many people standing united for change was deeply inspiring.
#nokings #gratitude #PowerInNumbers
Starting this month, I’ll be holding regular public office hours so I can hear directly from you.
Whether you have questions, concerns, or ideas, stop by and let’s talk! Your voice matters, and I’m here to listen.
Let’s build a stronger community together.
#officehours #ejcc #ejpoli #vtpoli 2/2
Whether you have questions, concerns, or ideas, stop by and let’s talk! Your voice matters, and I’m here to listen.
Let’s build a stronger community together.
#officehours #ejcc #ejpoli #vtpoli 2/2
June 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Starting this month, I’ll be holding regular public office hours so I can hear directly from you.
Whether you have questions, concerns, or ideas, stop by and let’s talk! Your voice matters, and I’m here to listen.
Let’s build a stronger community together.
#officehours #ejcc #ejpoli #vtpoli 2/2
Whether you have questions, concerns, or ideas, stop by and let’s talk! Your voice matters, and I’m here to listen.
Let’s build a stronger community together.
#officehours #ejcc #ejpoli #vtpoli 2/2
This week, the Essex Junction City Council held its first (ever?) retreat. One of the most important things we discussed was how to better connect with you: the voters of Essex Junction.
#officehours #ejcc #ejpoli #vtpoli 1/2
#officehours #ejcc #ejpoli #vtpoli 1/2
June 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This week, the Essex Junction City Council held its first (ever?) retreat. One of the most important things we discussed was how to better connect with you: the voters of Essex Junction.
#officehours #ejcc #ejpoli #vtpoli 1/2
#officehours #ejcc #ejpoli #vtpoli 1/2
I don't feel like first place was taken from me. Instead, I feel like a happy day was turned ugly by a bully who is using children to make political points.
--Anelise Feldman
Freshman, Yarmouth (ME) High School
--Anelise Feldman
Freshman, Yarmouth (ME) High School
May 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I don't feel like first place was taken from me. Instead, I feel like a happy day was turned ugly by a bully who is using children to make political points.
--Anelise Feldman
Freshman, Yarmouth (ME) High School
--Anelise Feldman
Freshman, Yarmouth (ME) High School
I guess the 2nd signal was the signal? #fireHegseth
April 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I guess the 2nd signal was the signal? #fireHegseth
Great turnout at five-corners today.
April 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Great turnout at five-corners today.
Thank you so much to the Essex Junction voters for trusting and believing in me. I am humbled and excited to get to work!
TY to all the volunteers that wrote postcards, honked and waved, knocked on doors, and donated time, money, and stamps. W/o you, none of this is possible.
#ejpoli #vtpoli 1/2
TY to all the volunteers that wrote postcards, honked and waved, knocked on doors, and donated time, money, and stamps. W/o you, none of this is possible.
#ejpoli #vtpoli 1/2
April 9, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Brian will serve us well because he is familiar with the way municipal government works, having served as Chair of the Essex Economic Development Commission.
Please consider joining me in voting for Brian
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Greg Morgan
#vtpoli #ejpoli
www.essexreporter.com/opinion/lett...
Please consider joining me in voting for Brian
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Greg Morgan
#vtpoli #ejpoli
www.essexreporter.com/opinion/lett...
April 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Brian will serve us well because he is familiar with the way municipal government works, having served as Chair of the Essex Economic Development Commission.
Please consider joining me in voting for Brian
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Greg Morgan
#vtpoli #ejpoli
www.essexreporter.com/opinion/lett...
Please consider joining me in voting for Brian
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Greg Morgan
#vtpoli #ejpoli
www.essexreporter.com/opinion/lett...
I'm a little biased, but, I liked this sign :-)
April 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I'm a little biased, but, I liked this sign :-)
So proud of Vermont for sending a message the administration: #handsoff!
Great turnout. Here are some of my favorite signs.
Now back to door knocking for me. 🙂
Great turnout. Here are some of my favorite signs.
Now back to door knocking for me. 🙂
April 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
So proud of Vermont for sending a message the administration: #handsoff!
Great turnout. Here are some of my favorite signs.
Now back to door knocking for me. 🙂
Great turnout. Here are some of my favorite signs.
Now back to door knocking for me. 🙂
Lots of doors, lots of H&Ws leading up to Election Day. Thank you to all the volunteers for both
I've been working hard every day, here in Essex Junction, to get out my message of positivity & problem-solving. Let's work together to make EJ the best place to live, work and play.
#vtpoli #ejpoli
I've been working hard every day, here in Essex Junction, to get out my message of positivity & problem-solving. Let's work together to make EJ the best place to live, work and play.
#vtpoli #ejpoli
April 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Over many years I have witnessed Brian's commitment to both Town and City communities. He is a team player, who pitches in generously with his time and attention whenever there is a deep need.
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Marybeth Redmond
Former State Rep., Essex Town
#ejpoli #vtpoli
www.essexreporter.com/opinion/lett...
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Marybeth Redmond
Former State Rep., Essex Town
#ejpoli #vtpoli
www.essexreporter.com/opinion/lett...
April 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Over many years I have witnessed Brian's commitment to both Town and City communities. He is a team player, who pitches in generously with his time and attention whenever there is a deep need.
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Marybeth Redmond
Former State Rep., Essex Town
#ejpoli #vtpoli
www.essexreporter.com/opinion/lett...
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Marybeth Redmond
Former State Rep., Essex Town
#ejpoli #vtpoli
www.essexreporter.com/opinion/lett...
Brian is one of the hardest working and best informed community members, and I am grateful for him stepping up
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Leonora Dodge
State Rep, Essex Town / Essex Jct
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Leonora Dodge
State Rep, Essex Town / Essex Jct
April 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Brian is one of the hardest working and best informed community members, and I am grateful for him stepping up
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Leonora Dodge
State Rep, Essex Town / Essex Jct
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Leonora Dodge
State Rep, Essex Town / Essex Jct
I support Brian Shelden because he knows how complex the systems are that impact our quality and cost of life.
Brian will have a minimal learning curve as a City Councilor meaning we will be able to benefit from his time on the Council quicker.
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Andrew Brown
Fmr. Pres., EJ
#vtpoli #ejpoli
Brian will have a minimal learning curve as a City Councilor meaning we will be able to benefit from his time on the Council quicker.
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Andrew Brown
Fmr. Pres., EJ
#vtpoli #ejpoli
April 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The students did a great job delivering the puns; keeping the "mystery" intact, and wow, what a great set! 12 rooms, 1 stage, 1 act.
No pictures of the cast unfortunately, because, well, I turned off my phone for the performance, and couldn't get it to restart fast enough for the curtain call
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No pictures of the cast unfortunately, because, well, I turned off my phone for the performance, and couldn't get it to restart fast enough for the curtain call
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March 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The students did a great job delivering the puns; keeping the "mystery" intact, and wow, what a great set! 12 rooms, 1 stage, 1 act.
No pictures of the cast unfortunately, because, well, I turned off my phone for the performance, and couldn't get it to restart fast enough for the curtain call
2/2
No pictures of the cast unfortunately, because, well, I turned off my phone for the performance, and couldn't get it to restart fast enough for the curtain call
2/2
Shout out to EHS Theater for a great job on _Clue_ this weekend!
I had avoided the movie when it originally came out; often movies based on board games are short on plot. But not this one! And lots of puns.
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I had avoided the movie when it originally came out; often movies based on board games are short on plot. But not this one! And lots of puns.
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March 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Shout out to EHS Theater for a great job on _Clue_ this weekend!
I had avoided the movie when it originally came out; often movies based on board games are short on plot. But not this one! And lots of puns.
1/2
I had avoided the movie when it originally came out; often movies based on board games are short on plot. But not this one! And lots of puns.
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