Developing a business climate that will bring businesses to the state that benefit the goals of the state and help with the tax base. Work toward the Governor's affordability program.

Preserving a way of life at the same time we must accommodate change.

Need clean-energy public transportation; Sustainable, vibrant economy w/o big-box/chain stores & housing developments that do not fit the landscape. Opportunities: Vibrant regional economy through agriculture (food & other essential items); develop strong community cohesion.

Keeping development in urban areas and not rural areas.

We need to get wages in line with the cost of living. We need to rely less on tourism and the negatives of tourism so we can sustain better jobs & economy.

Being able to afford living here

To totally become as our constitution guarantees, equality for all citizens of Vermont by taking the next step and allowing gay marriage.

Lack of financial growth and opportunities for future generations to stay and prosper in Vermont.

We need to protect our natural environment, maintain its magnetism as a destination, and welcome all people of good will. We have the opportunity to acknowledge the equality and liberty of same-sex couples by making "marriage" available to all, not "civil unions", which is a put-down.