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ragajoel t1_j3m1hgk wrote

Some folks move to small towns in Vermont and then start claiming corruption when they find out that local governments only have a handful of people fulfilling multiple roles. The reality is that only a few people want to be involved. Vermont has numerous ways to participate in the democratic process; from attending town meetings to going to or joining the select board or local planning commission. Fact is, it’s not particularly exciting stuff and few people show up to do the necessary work. Sure there is opportunity for bad actors but some folks would rather complain and create drama than do volunteer work to improve their community.

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ninthamendment t1_j3m4hxp wrote

This. I went to a meeting a few years ago where someone asked why some important position in town wasn’t filled. The Selectboard said they couldn’t fill it. The person complained it was important and the Selectboard needed to do something about it. The Selectboard offered it to them then and there. The person said no. They shrugged at them.

Don’t like how your town is run? Run for Selectboard. Volunteer for the zoning board. This place only works if we make it work.

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Real-Pierre-Delecto2 t1_j3m1zo2 wrote

> rather complain and create drama than do volunteer work to improve their community.

Ya that must be it! FFS

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happyonthehill802 t1_j3mmt8e wrote

As someone who grew up in said small vermont town, with family members on said select boards, i see your point.

However the corruption still exists. You can find it right in the town report if you do a little research on some of the local family trees.

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