Enough is enough! Ten years in office should be ample time for a governor of Vermont to serve. The news that Governor Scott plans to run for a 6th term leads me to believe that we should thank him for his service and elect someone new to the position. Perhaps it’s time to vote for term limits as well!

This governor has had plenty of opportunities to lead Vermont through the many challenges that we face. This newspaper has chronicled those challenges, including climate change, the cost of health care, a lack of affordable housing, our biodiversity crisis and the need to realign our education system, just for starters. To date, Scott’s leadership has been lacking, consisting mainly of scolding the Legislature instead of using his influence for positive change.

Two Vermonters, Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards, are running to replace Scott this year. I look forward to hearing their ideas and what they would bring to the role. I will not be voting to re-elect Governor Scott under any circumstances.

Fran Putnam
Weybridge