It takes an average of two years of study and debate in committees for a new law to finally reach a vote. If passed by a majority of the representatives and senators, the bill goes to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.

However, based on the sole opinion of the governor, too many bills will be vetoed that have been discussed, debated, and decided by our elected legislators. One individual should not wield the power to nullify the reasoned decisions of the Legislature.

Keeping a “supermajority” of Democrats in the General Assembly is so important. One Republican governor shouldn’t be able to kill thoughtful, responsible legislation passed by a minimum of 92 elected legislators. Protect Vermont’s representative democracy and vote for our Democratic state senators to ensure good legislation doesn’t die on the governor’s desk.

Jeannette Bair

Hancock