Vermont needs a growth plan that adds up

This commentary is by Matt Swenson, the founder of Omnidex Solutions, an independent research and strategic analysis company. He lives in Vermont. Vermont voters sent a split message Tuesday. They gave Gov. Phil Scott a record sixth two-year term over Amanda Janoo, then handed Democrats a supermajority in the Legislature, enough to override his vetoes. Molly Gray took back the lieutenant governor’s office from John Rodgers by more than 20 points. That means the next two years won’t be decided in the governor’s office. They’ll be decided in the Statehouse, where the votes now exist to pass almost anything. So before the session starts, here’s one test for every idea that comes through Montpelier: Does it add up? A new resident needs more than a house. They need a doctor, a way to earn a living, and roads, schools and services that can handle one more family. This campaign, I heard plenty about what Vermont should become and a lot less about who will pay for it.

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