Sugaring Off: Vermont Politics and History, Plain and Simple

Matthew Vigneau, a lifelong Vermonter, is the author of Sugaring Off. He is a graduate of South Burlington High School and American University, where he received a BA in political science. He has made maps and consulted for elected officials, and community organizations like the Fairbanks Museum and Vermont Conservation Voters. When not opining about Vermont politics on the internet, he can be found working on campaigns, singing in church choirs, noodling on the pipe organ, and taking walks with his dog, Lily.

David Delaney is a Sugaring Off contributor, UVM grad, and the author of the Substack Dilly Delaneying, which covers politics in Vermont, New York City, and Canada. A proud Brooklyn native and Canadian dual citizen, he is a veteran of Vermont campaigns and a diehard fan of the New York Mets and the New York Rangers, to which he credits his anxiety but also his patience.

Lily Vigneau is the Chief Canine Officer of Sugaring Off. She is a native of Williamstown, Vermont, and is currently a resident of South Burlington. Lily enjoys Vermont’s Parade Season and sampling treats and head pats from candidates and elected officials around the state.