
Bernard SandersIndependent
Vermont became the 14th state on March 4, 1791. Its civic life reflects town meeting traditions, small communities, forests, dairy and farm economies, tourism, colleges, environmental stewardship, and independent political habits. Public decisions about schools, property taxes, health care, housing, broadband, roads, and climate resilience often move through local institutions before they feel statewide. This profile gives readers a practical starting point for Vermont representation and government resources while recognizing that small scale can make civic participation unusually direct.


