Snelling Center for Government

The Snelling Center for Government interviewed Former Governors, Former Speakers of the House, Former President Pro Tempores, and academic commentators on their perspective on a variety of issues around a constitutional amendment for a four year term for Vermont's elected officials. Below are videos containing those interviews organized around different thematic areas.

Governor James Douglas

Click to hear the Governor’s comments on:
Four Year Term for Vermont's Governor
Four Year Term for Vermont Legislators
Balance of Power
The Citizen Legislature
Accountability in Government

Speaker Gaye Symington

Click to hear Speaker Symington’s comments on:
Four Year Term for Vermont's Governor
Four Year Term for Vermont Legislators
Balance of Power
The Citizen Legislature
Accountability in Government
Term Limits

Guest Commentary

Cheryl Hanna
Professor of Law
Vermont Law School

John McClaughery
President
Ethan Allen Institute

Dr. Frank Bryan
Professor of Political Science
University of Vermont

Click to hear Guest Commentary on:
Four Year Term for Vermont's Governor
Four Year Term for Vermont Legislators
Balance of Power
The Citizen Legislature
Accountability in Government

Former Elected Leaders

Click to hear Former Elected Leaders on:
Four Year Term for Vermont's Governor
Four Year Term for Vermont Legislators
Balance of Power
The Citizen Legislature
Accountability in Government
Term Limits