Events
I'm excited to share that I'll be serving as one of the alumni panelists for an upcoming South Burlington School District School Board community event this Wednesday. This discussion will take place in front of the school board and is open to everyone!
May 20 Paneling in Front of South Burlington School Board
Check out the photos from my campaign launch party at Vermont National Country Club. We had over 150 excited attendees who came out to support my campaign and hear from guest speakers like Former Governor Jim Douglas.
May 12 Campaign launch Party
ARTICLES by Me
Recognized as Top Graduate at Leadership Institute’s Youth Leadership School
I attended the Leadership Institute’s Youth Leadership School in Nashville, Tennessee, where I was recognized as a Top Graduate and selected as one of five Yerger Scholars for leadership and dedication throughout the program.
Appearances
On Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper on WDEV 96.1 FM, author of ‘Behind the Lines’ and former president of the free-market public policy organization the Ethan Allen Institute. Javen Sears discussed a wide range of issues shaping Vermont’s future, including the impact of collectivist and progressive political philosophies on state policy, Vermont’s housing crisis, economic opportunity, and the broader direction of the state. The conversation also explored Sears’ personal background, his experience as a college student, youth football coach, nonprofit leader, and debater, and how those experiences have shaped his perspective as a young candidate entering public life.
4/14 w/ Rob Roper
On The Notch with Bill Sayre, host of WMTK’s regional political and public affairs program, Sears joined a conversation centered on Vermont’s affordability crisis and the practical policy challenges facing working families. Topics included property taxes, rising education costs, Vermont’s declining population, barriers facing young families, the downsides of rent control policies, and broader concerns around collectivist governance and economic freedom. Sears also discussed leadership lessons from his work with the South Burlington Dolphins Foundation, emphasizing discipline, responsibility, and common-sense leadership as values he believes Vermont needs more of in public life.
4/14 w/ Bill Sayre
In a wide-ranging conversation with Guy Page, founder and editor of the Vermont Daily Chronicle, Javen Sears discussed his personal background, the experiences that shaped his worldview, and the philosophical foundations behind his political beliefs. The interview explored Sears’ time in debate, his development as a leader, and how his views on progressivism, socialism, and the role of government have influenced his vision for Vermont’s future. Sears also outlined the changes he believes are necessary to make Vermont more affordable, opportunity-driven, and sustainable for the next generation, making for an insightful discussion on both policy and principle.
4/9 w/ guy paige
4/9 WVMT Kurt wright & Anthony neri
On Kurt Wright and Anthony Neri on WVMT, Javen Sears joined to announce his campaign and the wide range of issues shaping his entry into public life. The conversation covered major contemporary policy concerns, including recent ICE-related incidents in South Burlington, housing affordability, and education policy, along with Sears’ perspective on school choice and government’s role in expanding opportunity. Sears also reflected on how his experience in debate and youth leadership helped shape his worldview, offering insight into how his ideas have developed and how they inform his approach to addressing Vermont’s most pressing challenges.
in the Media
South Burlington High School alum launches bid for Senate
April 16, 2026