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We need to reform our social support system. Our elderly and disabled are falling thru the cracks. It appears that we are breeding more generations dependent on the state. Increased efforts on health care, including dental and eye care.Opportunity lies with our youth. Public schools are failing the potential.More $ are spent are problem children. |
Highgate Springs |
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economic opportunity/prosperity
healthcare reform
energy alternatives
social reform |
Bennington |
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Retaining the character of VT. We need to make sure VT doesn't become another generic place w/ big box chain stores & few local economic engines. Small businesses & cottage industries are important. The creative economy & the arts. We need goods, service and resources ideally made nearby, not trucked in from far away. Keeping VT affordable is also important. Taxes & the cost of living are issues. |
Brattleboro |
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We need to establish such a degree of independence that we can shape our own future in a sustainable way. This doesn't mean not having any relations with the nation or the world, only that we are not trapped by conditions beyond our control. |
Dummerston |
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With the price of fuel rising, we may need to look inward more to sustain ourselves--living closer to where we work, and developing a true transportation infrastructure that gives priority to public transportation/ride sharing; we will need to buy more things locally--which will help keep our dollars circulating within our communities. |
Bristol |
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Have more places in the southern half of the state for "young adults" I'm not talking teenagers here but like 20 year olds, I know my much older cousin hates to visit us in "the south" because he says there is nothing to do, but he is from Burlington |
Manchester Center |
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Keeping Vermonters focused on what they've got, instead of what they think they're missing. I think this applies in particular to younger native Vermonters who don't yet realize how fortunate they are. |
South Burlington |
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Dislodging the stodgy, accountant based thinking from our State government. |
Fayston |
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that they realize for change and improvements to come locally we must first fix what is wrong nationally and globally |
East Wallingford |
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Creating a State where our kids and grand kids can stay and earn a living wage, not from minimum wage but from competitive employers. |
Tunbridge |
