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by Lieutenant Governor Rodgers
As I wrap up my first year as Vermont’s Lieutenant Governor, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about where we’ve been — and where we’re headed. It’s no secret that folks are feeling squeezed these days. Whether it’s the cost of housing, heating fuel, health care or just keeping up with everyday expenses, Vermont’s affordability crisis is real, and it’s affecting people in every corner of our state.
But here’s the good news: this year, we proved that when Montpelier is balanced — when no one party can simply bulldoze the other — we can actually roll up our sleeves and get things done. For the first time in a while, there was real collaboration.
We passed important housing and infrastructure bills that will help get more homes built, improve local roads and water systems, and start tackling the cost drivers behind so many of our challenges. We also got the train moving on long-overdue education reform. None of it was easy, but the progress we made shows what’s possible when people from different parties sit down, listen to each other, and find common ground. That’s the Vermont way.
It’s easy to get discouraged watching what’s happening in Washington, D.C. The partisanship, the gridlock, the finger-pointing — it’s enough to make anyone lose faith. But Vermont isn’t Washington. We don’t have to act like them. We can still lead with respect, with decency, and with the understanding that there’s more that unites us than divides us. It’s going to take all of us working together to get Vermont back on track. That is why I have an open-door policy in my office and spend so much time traveling around the state listening to Vermonters. I know the best ideas come from working Vermonters. We can’t view running for office as a means to grow a career, rather it must be for the purpose of serving.
As a farmer, small business owner, and community servant, I’ve seen a lot. But that doesn’t mean I do not have more to learn from you.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be traveling around the state, visiting communities big and small, and talking with Vermonters about what’s working — and what’s not. I want to hear directly from you about what a nonpartisan Montpelier can do better.
Governor Scott has set a great example of steady, practical leadership that puts people first, not politics. My goal is to keep building on that — to keep finding ways to make Vermont more affordable and more livable for everyone, no matter your class, income level, zip code or political stripe.
At the end of the day, we all want the same thing: a Vermont where our kids can grow up, our seniors can retire with dignity, and families don’t have to move away just to make ends meet. That’s what drives me every day. We may not agree on everything, but if we keep talking, keep listening, and keep working together — I believe we can get there. Because that’s what Vermonters do best.
John Rodgers is the 84th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
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Categories: Commentary, State Government
Word salad!
Exactly! No concrete facts to back it up. Just FLUFF.
Sir
Regarding our efforts to improve education, we need to create an educational curriculum, usable by Vermonters in everyday life. Not a curriculum geared to a test. In math, we need to return to old fashioned math. I, age 86, had in elementary school. That math was arithmetic. Today, I and those of my generation probably use arithmetic in our lives, not algebra or modern math methods. In stores, for instance, we do addition, subtraction, addition, multiplication, and division rather than making use of a mechanical device.
We also need to know geography. We hear about places around our nation and around the world. It is essential that we know something abut these regions. I’ve heard high school graduates state that they never knew that New Mexico was a state. No one ever told them they exclaim.
And people need to be able to write as well as read. You need to convey your thoughts and ideas coherently so others aren’t mistaken in your intentions.
Writing is essential as well. People must be able to at least sign their names to legal papers and checks if nothing else.
Of course. But how do you propose we get from here to there?
Not to mention learning critical thinking. But they want the kids stupid because they are easier to control.
Yet you said nothing about No Kings Rally, VP Vance protests, the de-trans meeting that was interrupted or the crime in our cities. Somehow, from here, things will be different?
“The partisanship, the gridlock, the finger-pointing — it’s enough to make anyone lose faith. But Vermont isn’t Washington.” After what happened to Sam Douglass, what an interesting statement. Without DC, Vermont would be in a world of hurt or likely not even exist anymore. If the three banditos didn’t strong arm their share of federal funding, how else would the State hog troughs fill? Federal property confined within Vermont is 465,888 acres – 7%, along with federal buildings, agencies, and border control. I’d say DC is well established within Vermont and operates in unison and collaberation. If not, there would be no:
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV)
Patrick and Marcelle Leahy Center for the Environment
ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Patrick Leahy Honors College
Patrick Leahy Building – The former Hills Agricultural Sciences building at UVM
Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships
Patrick J. Leahy House – Vermont Law and Graduate School administrative offices.
Well said Ms.Casey…
Let’s not forget Rodger’s speech at the “Hand’s Off” rally in April. Remember all the great ideas the Lt. Governor had for working together to solve problems in Vermont that he expressed in his speech? No? Me neither. Instead, he fomented TDS, the only item on the VT Democrat’s platform. https://vermontdailychronicle.com/vermont-republican-lieutenant-governor-bashes-trump-administration/
But hey for $75 you can listen to him toss more salad while you toss your lunch at the VT GOP reorganization convention on Saturday.
Well, I think Tyler might go to ask the question?
Did you really, seriously vote for Kamala Harris? lol….
Asking simple questions at this meeting could result in such pandemonium, it would be well worth the price of admission. Popcorn sales would skyrocket.
Gov, Scott, “how many times must I have sex in order to get pregnant?”(posed by a male person, who is a male and identifies as a male (to be clear))
Mr. Dame, “What is inside here?”, asked by a pregnant woman, (who is a woman, and to be clear, identifies as a woman))
Lt. Gov, Rodgers, “What type of governance do we have and why?”
Dear leaders of the VTGOP, if you put Vermonters first, why are we broke, homeless, confused, drugged up and stupid? Or is that the plan? For the statement, “You will own nothing and be happy” Please explain what this means and why you voted for this?
Sorry I can’t attend; but I give the blessing to anyone (or more than one!) who chooses to ask it.
Well, there is a justifiable claim of hypocrisy here, Renee. John says he wants to avoid partisan rancor, but he didn’t just rail against the GOP President to please progressives; he praised Charity Clark, Mike Pieciak, and other biased public servants who serve their progressive cult without even a pretense of balance. It is as if Vermont is a one-party state, and even RINOs who pretend to wear the GOP badge pander to the Leftist regime. Does John think he can play both sides, then seek our votes? Does he think Republicans are ignorant, that he can do such things and not have consequences? I have been disappointed. John didn’t have to attend the silly “Hand’s Off” rally, but that was his decision. I think he may have outdone Phil Scott that day in kowtowing to the far left. Not an easy task, and not soon forgotten. Maybe he will address this Saturday…..
The Widow Kirk and the three second huge with V. P. Vance have brains of the public spinning and loose tongues flapping and that is the story of the day. Now i believe Patrick Leahy was a person named in the book TRANCE FORMATION OF AMERICA along with the crime families Bush and Clinton. Did an interview with the authors of that book many years ago on the SHOTGUN EXPRESS. Comment from Richard Day. When the life line from Washington and Vermont comes to an end you will hear the sound SNAP.
What’s going to happen to the poor little towns like Sutton that have been denied Federal disaster relief money? Ironically, our three beautiful Trump-voting NEK counties were among the worst affected by last year’s storms. Where will the money come from?
https://vermontdailychronicle.com/vermonts-lost-fema-funding/
Ellin. You need to call PICKPOCKETPOWELL at the FEDERAL RESERVE and have him print some more money and give you a grant for your town.
When sensible republicans like Rodgers and Scott get lambasted by many of these comments it is testament of how trump supporters are not republicans. Trumpers like tariffs, which republicans never did. Trump supporters like big executive branch and government overreach, republicans never did. Trump supporters prefer government handouts to farmers instead of bolstering export markets. So bizarre. The latest South Park episode hits it on the nose, literally. Kowtowing to the trump regime is the like digging your own grave. The demise of the republican party is not because of republicans, it’s because of trump supporters. Too bad the party didn’t wake up from his previous disaster administration.
Well said Nick. Nice to see a voice of reason amongst all the negative comments on VDC
Nick I couldn’t hear you through the mask, can you speak up a bit, or if not too afraid, take off your mask? Thanks….
Neil, i need the mask to deter the odor of trump dumping s*** on american citizens.
But you can still smell it! Proving masks don’t work. lol..
If he dumped in San Francisco, would anybody notice? Would anybody care?
There’s nothing to celebrate Sir….nothing. Bureaucracy as usual.
When people hear a word salad on yesterday, they should just turn their backs on the salad bar.
Word Salad on Saturday