Jim Condos: Vermont needs an Ombudsman

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Jim Condos, Vermont’s Secretary of State.
I take my role in state government seriously. I am honored to have been elected by Vermonters to serve as Secretary of State. Since taking office in 2011, I have worked hard to improve how our government serves the public by increasing transparency, efficiency and productivity.
I value government accountability and transparency as the cornerstone to building trust. If we work diligently to create a culture