http://www.vnews.com/news/11415096-95/john-gregg-hanover-republican-highlights-differences-with-brown-on-guns
Act 250 Ace An unsung Vermont Republican who has played a key role in southern Vermont over the past 16 years has stepped down from the District II Environmental Commission, which rules on Act 250 applications in Windham and southern Windsor County. South Londonderry, Vt., resident Michael Bernhardt, the GOP nominee for governor in 1988, retired as chairman of the commission. Bernhardt, 77, and his wife are moving to Delaware to be closer to family after 50 years in Vermont, where he owned a plastics manufacturing company and a radio station in Springfield, Vt. Bernhardt oversaw development applications from major ski areas, such as Mount Snow and Okemo Mountain Resort, as well as “a lot of gravel pits” that are also key to keeping Vermont running. Asked about Vermont’s landmark Act 250 law, Bernhardt said, “It works when it becomes a team effort between the applicant and the commission. If an applicant tries to cut corners, they are not going to be successful.” Bernhardt was praised by Thomas Durkin, a judge in the Vermont Superior Court’s Environmental Division who previously served on the District Commission with him for five years. Durkin, via email, said Bernhardt always kept an open mind and was always willing to serve his community and state. “Mike immediately earned my respect, due to his fairness and objectivity. He will speak bluntly to people when needed, but always respectfully,” Durkin said.
RE: Bernhardt was praised by Thomas Durkin, a judge in the Vermont Superior Court’s Environmental Division who previously served on the District Commission with him for five years. Durkin, via email, said Bernhardt always kept an open mind and was always willing to serve his community and state.
ReplyDeleteTRANSLATION: This RINO was putty in our liberal/progressive hands.
And now, after having done his job stunting growth in Vermont, he abandons it for that cliché reason of being closer to family. Just like Kunin. Just like Dean. Just like Leahy who has taken root in DC. Just like Sanders who has done the same. Just like Shumey when he jets off to his family's Caribbean island paradise. And just like all the other poseurs/parasites who enjoy preying off the state but then find it too diminished for their higher aspirations, so they set off for places unaffected by their own incompetence.