FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 2010
CONTACT: Martha Hanson
802-828-2226 – O
802-535-9684 — C
Lt. Governor Brian Dubie ’s Statement on Vermont Yankee
Montpelier, VT January 27, 2010 – In response to Gov. James Douglas’ call today for a moratorium and change in management at Vermont Yankee, Lt. Governor Brian Dubie released the following statement:
“Our first concern today about Vermont Yankee should be for safety – the safety of Vermont Yankee’s employees and area residents.
I am deeply concerned about the 650 people who work for Vermont Yankee; I am concerned about their jobs and their families; I am concerned about all the small businesses in the area that depend on VY and its employees. My cousin is an IBEW member who works at VY. I am concerned about his uncertain future.
And I am extremely disappointed that VY management has compromised those jobs through repeated breaches of faith with the State of Vermont and its people.
We need a time out before we address any questions about how and if to move forward with Vermont Yankee.”
