This letter is by Lynn James Edmunds, of Wallingford.
One thing seemed clear at the Board of Civil Authority hearing in Wallingford last Wednesday: Ken Fredette was on a mission to have Bruce Moreton, a duly elected school board member, removed from his position based solely on the premise he is no longer a resident of the town of Wallingford.
When supporters for removal spoke during public comments, a sense of urgency began to push things toward a swift and speedy removal, whether right, or wrong. At this point, it became obvious there was no particular interest in hearing anything Mr. Moreton might have to say in his own defense.
As the board began to deliberate, the calls for decisive action grew louder and louder, until finally all due process was replaced with the opinions and emotions of a small group on a mission — emphatically denying Mr. Moreton lives in Wallingford, and not wishing to know why he is wintering in Rutland. They simply remained unsympathetic and refused to send him another challenge letter so he might explain.
Whatever feelings a board member may have toward another individual of the community, collectively as a “Board of Civil Authority” they have an obligation and a responsibility to hear both sides of any and all issues that come before them — yet in this case they elected not to.
It should also be noted, one of the board members voting to remove on the roll call vote had previously signed a petition asking the Board of Civil Authority to determine eligibility of Mr. Moreton. To be fair, this person was not on the board when the petition was signed. However, not recusing, then voting to remove without hearing testimony from Mr. Moreton, demonstrates a bias on the part of this individual and taints the outcome of these proceedings.
Let us pray that by your choice, our collective power will be respectful, not controlling; inclusive, not discriminating; and organically natural, not agenda driven.
Your power has resonance, but is your pursuit in harmony with the universe in which you live?
Lynn James Edmunds
Wallingford
Just curious. Was Mr. Moreton a school board member in good standing? Why the clamour to have him removed? What did he do, or not do as the case may be, to raise this issue.
This is the governance required.
24A V.S.A. § 129-702
§ 702. Charter Compliance Committee
(a) A Charter Compliance Committee of three members shall be created to hear allegations from the general public or citizens who feel an elected or appointed board or commission or an elected or appointed official has violated the charter. The general public or citizen must first give the elected or appointed board or commission or the elected or appointed official an opportunity to correct the alleged violation.
etc., etc..
Jay, what are you thinking?
Can’t you see, this is a democracy, the mob ruled him out! Please these pesky laws and talk of republic are a kill joy to the mob.
We’ve got another person to cancel! Get out of our way…..!!!!! cancel, cancel, cancel….it’s the new Vermont way.
I have no idea why they are trying to run Bruce up the flag pole, but thanks for the info on “24A
V.S.A.”, maybe it would be interesting to appoint such a committee and see what pops out?
Bruce Moreton can’t live at his place in winter, the town doesn’t plow the town road all the way to his place.
That might be interesting for all to know huh?
If true, that would demonstrate how evil we have become. He clearly did not tithe to the woke god of marxist religion and blessings. My hunch is he’s committed an even greater sin, perhaps giving common sense and shudder the thought if he were a Christian White Male well advanced from puberty. Oh my, where the smelling salts.
But if he were an illegal from some other country, dealing drugs and mayhem, he’d be welcomed with open arms.
Let the us shine light on the truth….please…is the above correct? We the people would like to know.