Brian Judd says he opposes Flock-style license plate camera networks in Vermont
Brian JuddIndependent candidate for governor of Vermont, in an emailed statement
Brian Judd, an independent candidate for governor of Vermont, said in an email to Dispute Index that he opposes Flock-style license plate camera networks in Vermont.
“I Oppose Flock Style License Plate Camera Networks in Vermont.”
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Hi Ben, I Oppose Flock Style License Plate Camera Networks in Vermont. Thank you Ben. Brian Judd
Where this statement fits
Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
Networked automated license-plate readers record passing vehicles and let agencies search or share travel records across locations. Candidates and officials disagree over whether to prohibit these networks, keep them with legal limits, or defend their use for investigations. This tracker records attributable positions on that choice, including proposals that would affect only public funding or data access.
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Emailed statement
Emailed statement from Brian Judd to Dispute Index on Flock license-plate cameras
Hi Ben, I Oppose Flock Style License Plate Camera Networks in Vermont. Thank you Ben. Brian Judd
About this source
Brian Judd sent this statement from the email address listed for him in the Vermont Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list, in reply to a Dispute Index request for comment. The link is to the Secretary of State's candidate page. His street address and phone number are left out.
Before the quotation
Dispute Index asked Judd's campaign on October 7, 2026 whether he supports, opposes or wants changes to Flock-style license plate camera networks. He replied on October 14 from the email address listed for him by the Vermont Secretary of State.
After the quotation
Dispute Index had not found an earlier public statement from him on the cameras when it wrote on October 7.
How this statement is classified
The label describes this statement's response within the context above.
Why this label?
The reference point is whether networked license-plate reader systems such as Flock should exist and be used. Judd says he opposes the camera networks in Vermont, so we labeled it Condemned. He states his opposition without calling for a specific remedy such as a ban, funding cut, pause or warrant requirement, so the statement sits outside the remedy ladder.
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The Dispute Index. "Brian Judd says he opposes Flock-style license plate camera networks in Vermont". First published: 2026-10-14. Last updated: 2026-10-14. https://disputeindex.com/events/5745-brian-judd-an-independent-candidate-for-governor-of