Schubart: Gov. Phil Scott’s defining legacy
In what will be his legacy term, Scott has a crucial choice to make: Will he define his gubernatorial legacy by being a naysayer, exercising his veto pen against progressive initiatives of which he doesn’t approve as he did in the last term? Or will he spend his next two years working with the legislature – which now has the capacity to override his vetoes – to address the pain points Vermonters struggle with?
LETTER: Vermont farmers deserve better
At a recent Vermont Public debate between candidates for lieutenant governor, the issue of migrant farm workers was raised.
Letter: Collecting ballots and groceries
Waterbury Roundabout's Oct. 16 report about the Election Day food drive brought two very different activities into one place: Casting a ballot and helping stock the Waterbury Common Market.
LETTER: Vote wisely
As a fourth-generation Vermonter who has lived and worked in more than towns or villages throughout Vermont, as well as having served at the helm of Vermont.gov in Montpelier for nine years, I am urging Vermonters to consider voting for those candidates who have a grounded historical understanding of our state, especially the rural people in communities who are stewards of the working landscape.
LETTER: Janoo and Gray support local energy generation, storage
In this election, we have the power to vote for a new vision for Vermont with Amanda Janoo and Molly Gray, who are committed to policies that will strengthen and grow our economy while protecting our environment and increasing the well-being of Vermonters.
Op-Ed: Vermont’s schools are not the problem. The property tax is.
It’s time to stop the disruptive nonsense about so-called education transformation and shift to property tax transformation. Once we’ve stabilized funding, the state can focus on how to make schools work better for our kids.
Op-Ed: Midterms hold more than political choices
There's a lot at stake in this year’s election, including stark differences in worldview behind our political choices. Will we vote for leaders who believe Vermonters lack the ingenuity to make good decisions at the community level, requiring the state to decide for us? Or will we vote with confidence that our communities already have everything we need, if only state government would invest in the creative solutions being incubated there?
LETTER: We need Governor Janoo
Throughout this election season, Phil Scott has demonstrated what many of us have seen so clearly, especially over the last four years: Gov. Scott is tired, and we need change!
Shouldice: Fact-checking tax talk in an election year
With election season here, taxes are all over the news and social media, and sometimes it’s hard to know what’s accurate.
LETTER: Elect moderates, not socialists
As a retired small business owner, high-level employee of several small businesses, and as a former state representative, I have a unique perspective on the impact socialism is having in this year’s election.
LETTER: Molly Gray has a commitment to human and civil rights
State leaders must ensure every Vermonter feels safe and knows their rights are protected. As Trump’s extreme policies threaten our rights and freedoms, Molly Gray will never back down. I urge you to join me in electing her as Vermont’s next lieutenant governor.
LETTER: Molly Gray is the best choice for lieutenant governor
Molly Gray is by far our best candidate for lieutenant governor. She has experience in the position, having previously served alongside Gov. Phil Scott, and was by all accounts highly effective in the role.
COMMENTARY: Voting… a right, an obligation, or a legal requirement?
I believe mandatory voting is a good idea. It’s been shown to make electoral results more broadly representative and also to inhibit voter suppression. This strengthens democracy, especially in these times when national voter-suppression attempts are a manifest threat.
LETTER: Waterbury Vote Early event on Oct. 17
Because your voice matters, we will be hosting a Vote Early rally in front of the Waterbury Town Offices on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Op-Ed: Vermont's roads and bridges can't be a bargaining chip with the federal government
In a Vermont Public debate this summer, Amanda Janoo, now the Democratic nominee for governor, said she would support Vermont withholding federal taxes as “a bargaining chip” against Washington. When the moderator asked her to clarify, she confirmed it.
Op-Ed: Will Democrats help elect Gov. Scott again?
It’s been no secret that Gov. Phil Scott has benefited greatly during his time as our governor from the support he has received from mainstream, moderate Democrats. The mass exodus of Democratic Party loyalists has been key to his overwhelming victories.
LETTER: Character is on the ballot
Throughout this debate and her entire campaign, Molly Gray has shown me that she is the kind of person who will lead respectfully, intelligently, and humbly. With so many unknowns and complexities in the political battles ahead, she possesses the qualities we need in a leader right now, regardless of party affiliation.
LETTER: Vote ‘yes’ on Prop 4 constitutional amendment
On Nov. 3, vote “yes” to amend the Vermont Constitution by adding Proposal 4, Equality of Rights.
LETTER: Prop 3 is intended to prevent undermining unions
Elizabeth Brown’s commentary “Can Vermont afford to pass Proposal 3?” spends much of its space touting the supposed benefits of right-to-work laws, mostly without citing where she gets the statistics on which she relies.
LETTER: ‘These are not national Republicans’
I believe we all want the same things for Vermont. We want to make the cost of living more affordable, including the cost of healthcare, housing, and education, and we want a safe, clean environment. But we have different ideas about how to achieve those goals.