DMV chief Ide retiring after nearly decade at helm

DMV Commissioner Rob Ide, from left, Col. Jake Elovirta, and Vermont ACLU staff attorney Jay Diaz. File photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDiggerMotor Vehicles Commissioner Rob Ide said Thursday he will retire in December after eight years leading the department.
The former lawmaker from Peacham said he decided to step down after recently turning 66 years old. He also said that for the first time he dreaded the winter commute.
“When you get here you know for a lot of reasons,” Ide said in a