GUILFORD-A governor's job is to work with his legislature to identify opportunities and problems and act cooperatively to advance his constituents' well-being. Ideally, the governor can sign or veto a bill, knowing that they have collaborated with the House and Senate to the best of their ability.
If this sounds like a fairy tale, it's because our political system has become so divisive that our political parties have become adversaries and not colleagues. Not long ago, I heard Gov. Phil Scott boast that he had vetoed 65 bills during his governorship. What a negative way to sum up his 10 years in office!
Amanda Janoo intends to change the system that isn't working for Vermonters. In her career she has listened to and collaborated with governments and communities across the United States and around the world "to devise economic strategies that create good jobs, strengthen local businesses, reduce inequality, and build resilient local economies," according to her website (janooforvt.com).
Amanda Janoo and Phil Scott have very different views of what it takes to better Vermonters' lives. One is visiting communities and listening to people on the street, and the other is counting his vetoes.
Nancy Detra
Guilford
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