Governor Phil Scott

I want to thank Vermonters for once again putting their trust in me to serve as your Governor. With a supermajority in the Legislature, we’ll enter the next two years with some significant differences in our views and approach. But, I want Vermonters to know my commitment to you has not changed.

I invite legislators of all parties to join me in finding ways to work together to make meaningful progress for Vermonters. We don’t have to abandon our principles to work together.

I will continue working to make Vermont more affordable, grow our economy, strengthen our communities, and create more opportunities for our kids. I’ll continue insisting the math adds up and that we spend taxpayer dollars responsibly.

As long as I have the privilege of serving as your Governor, I’ll continue doing what I believe is right for this state.

Great turnout today for the annual Wheels for Warmth tire sales in Barre and Pittsford! We started long before the sun came up, and had an impressive crew of volunteers, including the Norwich hockey and lacrosse teams.

I started this initiative more than 20 years ago as a way to sell good used tires for pennies on the dollar and donate the proceeds to fuel assistance for low-income Vermonters. It's great to see this tradition continue year after year.

Thanks to all the volunteers and organizations who chipped in to make this sale a success and help keep Vermonters warm!

Earlier today, I met with legislative leaders to approve using additional money to help lower income Vermonters who rely on the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to cover at least part of the cost of their heating fuel this winter.

This year, with the high cost of fuel, we know our LIHEAP funding isn’t going to go anywhere near far enough. I'm hopeful Congress will understand the urgency and do the right thing by increasing the funding for this program, which helps some of our most vulnerable Vermonters.

I kicked today off with a meeting with my extended cabinet team, which we do regularly. They’re leaders and subject matter experts across state government who oversee programs, develop and implement policy proposals to keep state government running and make sure Vermonters are getting the services they need.

This time of year, their work is often criticized, so today I took the opportunity to thank them for all they do. I know Vermonters are better off because of the dedication and hard work of these public servants and their teams.

This is exactly why we need to follow through with bold education and property tax reform. The status quo is leading to unacceptable property tax increases, while results decline. It also means we have less money to invest in roads, bridges and other services that Vermonters depend on.

If we follow through, and dare to do things differently, we can reduce property taxes and increase opportunities for our kids.

Inaction is simply not an option.

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