Vermont Business Magazine Today, Speaker Jill Krowinski and Senate President Pro Tem Becca Balint released the following statements following Governor Scott's announcement that Vermont has reached its 80 percent vaccination goal:
“Over the last 15 months, Vermont has faced one of the greatest challenges in state history. Vermont, and the nation, have navigated the loss of beloved family members and friends, changing our daily lives, and making sacrifices to keep our communities safe. From the beginning, our Green Mountain State has led the way in responding to the pandemic throughout the response to the pandemic with high levels of testing, community organizations working together to provide aid in all 14 counties, and the achievement of our vaccination goal, the first state in the nation to reach 80% vaccinated. The term can be overstated, but we have been truly exceptional in taking on this challenge.
Scott lifts all state COVID-19 restrictions, state reaches 80 percent vaccination goal
“It is important to celebrate this milestone, but it is equally important to keep up our efforts to protect each other and continue to keep each other safe, especially those that are immunocompromised and are unable to be vaccinated. It is important that we do not slip up and we keep up our guard up during this transition back to the Vermont way of life we know and love. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on all of us, and we must ensure sure that Vermonters have access to mental health services, new educational and workforce opportunities, and resources to build our communities back stronger than ever such as expanding access to broadband internet.
“The list of people and organizations that deserve our deepest thanks is lengthy, and I am forever grateful for the sacrifices that our frontline workers, state employees, nonprofit community organizations, and others have done to get us through this crisis. It has been awe-inspiring to watch Vermonters come together to get us to where we are today. It shows that Vermont can get through any challenge that may come our way. We have much to be proud of today. Well done, Vermonters!”
Senate President Pro Tem Becca Balint Statement on reaching 80% vaccination goal
"What an accomplishment! I want to commend the Governor and his team for listening to science from day one and giving Vermonters the tools and guidance they needed to take care of themselves and each other. In the coming days, I hope we will get more details on what supports and guidance will continue for those still navigating economic recovery and those not yet protected by vaccination, including children in our schools. This will be a change for all of us, but I know Vermonters will continue to carefully navigate best practices. We will continue to take care of one another as we enjoy our new freedom. Like all Vermonters, I am truly looking forward to the summer and being together with my friends and neighbors."
Mayor Weinberger Statement on End of Covid-19 Emergency Orders
On June 2nd, Mayor Miro Weinberger announced that his Emergency Order for the City of Burlington would end on June 15th. Earlier today, Governor Phil Scott announced that he will allow the Governor’s statewide Emergency Order to expire on June 15th at midnight. Mayor Miro Weinberger made the following statement:
"It is a great, life-saving achievement for Vermont to be the first-state in the country to reach the critical threshold of vaccinating 80% of the eligible population. This accomplishment, while extraordinary, is no surprise to anyone who knows Vermonters and understands their deep dedication to community, science, and protecting the most vulnerable. Bravo Vermont, and to everyone who took action to bring us to this outstanding milestone."
Montpelier, Vt. - 6.14.2021