Meet State Senator-Elect
Born in Vermont, Pat settled down in Colchester in 1985. He and his wife, Mary, have two children, Ryan and Katie, and three grandchildren, Reagan, Denny, and McKay.
30 years ago, Pat became a small business owner. With his dad, he launched Brennan’s Quick Stop and the Bloomin' Onion Concessions which has since become a staple of the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, attracting the appetites of Vermonters.
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Pat began his public service by serving for 7 years on the Colchester Planning Commission in the early 90’s. From 2003, to 2025 Pat has served Colchester in the Vermont House of Representatives. Elected State Senator in 2024, Pat will continue to fight against cost of living increases and polices which are damaging to working-class Vermonters.
Pat Brennan
The Issues
Property Taxes and Education
Vermonters are grappling with record property tax increases due to failures in governance and leadership from Montpelier's supermajority. To rectify this, we must overhaul the education tax system, roll up our sleeves, and get in the work Vermonters expect us to do. Our current legislature neglects direct accountability and drops the ball on critical choices. We must also confront the pressing issue of educational quality. Vermont's youth face unique generational challenges, but our education system is failing them, as evidenced by steadily poor testing results. We need a comprehensive approach to ensure our students are well-equipped for the future, and where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
"I am honored to represent the residents of Colchester and the Islands. As your State Senator, I am committed to restoring affordability to Vermont and creating a future where all families can thrive!"
-Pat Brennan
