By Brent Addleman | The Center Square
A special committee in Vermont has been formed for an impeachment inquiry.
Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore and state’s attorney John Lavoie are the subject of a committee probe into conduct and potential wrongdoing, said House Speaker Jill Krowinski, D-Burlington.
“The members of the Special Committee on Impeachment Inquiry bring a wealth of experience and dedication to this crucial task,” Krowinski said in a statement. “Their expertise in legislative matters, legal affairs, and commitment to upholding the integrity of Vermont’s law enforcement system will be invaluable in conducting a comprehensive and unbiased investigation.
The committee, according to a release, will be chaired by Rep. Martin LaLonde, D-South Burlington, and Rep. Mike McCarthy, D-St. Albans, will serve as vice chairman. Rep. Matt Birong, D-Vergennes; Rep. Carolyn Branagan, R-Georgia; Rep. Tom Burditt, R-West Rutland; Rep. Karen Dolan, D-Essex Junction; and Rep. Kelly Pajala, I-Londonderry will round out the committee.
In a Thursday statement, Krowinski said that in “recent months,” people from Franklin County have spoken, demanding “that the Legislature take action to address the misconduct” of the county’s sheriff, who was charged with assault and “has repeatedly refused to step down.”
Krowinski also said requests were heard “to hold Franklin County State’s Attorney John Lavoie” accountable for “multiple substantiated allegations of harassment and discriminatory conduct.”
“The committee will diligently review all relevant evidence, interview witnesses, and carefully assess the allegations against Sheriff Grismore and State’s Attorney Lavoie,” Krowinski said in a statement. “Their primary objective is to ensure justice and maintain the public’s trust in the legal institutions that serve the people of Franklin County and the entire state of Vermont.”
The committee, according to a release, will operate independently from the state’s other branches of government and will conduct proceedings under established laws and protocols.
“This approach ensures the protection of all individuals’ rights while maintaining the highest standards of accountability,” Krowinski said in a statement.
Krowinski is urging that anyone with relevant information step forward.
Trickle down trickle down…….been going on for quite a longggg time…..
from DC to your local sheriff, TC, school boards…….ect ect
politics is now a “career” of “get wealthy”
and NOT I repeat NOT what our Forefathers intended…….our Constitution and Bill of Rights were intended to protect against this …….and so much more that is happening in our Republic now
If this fancy new “impeachment crew” would take a look outside the blinders , maybe look into Kevin Hoyts expose on the use of “non profit” shared EIN numbers through the SOS where our not so esteemed “selected” officials use to hide money, then and only then would I pay attention to them. It’s all an illusion,,,carry on
I sincerely hope the accused will drop the dimes on what is really going on inside the Vermont Judiciary and law enforcement side businesses. If the Truth were to be revealed, the court of public opinion, with more power than government, could boomerang the impeachment onto the accusers. If anyone on the inside had the guts to speak and reveal the Truth, things in this State would change in a heartbeat.
So why is the legislature trying to impeach people who were duly elected by the citizens of the towns who knew what they were? The only impeachment we need is against the leftist commies who vote to promote more cost on taxpayer while enriching their portfolio’s and campaign coffers. The towns can elect someone different if they care to while we are stuck with leftist commies who turn a blind eye to our plight.