South Burlington
What does Vermont mean to you?:
Vermont is a truly unique state that provides a home for people who put quality of life and quality of people before material wealth.
What common values do Vermonters share?:
Love of their state and care for those in their community.
What challenges and opportunities do we see for our communities and state?:
The biggest challenge is encouraging new and growing businesses who's values match those of our residence and can provide for jobs for the next generation of vermonters. We are at a critical point, and the policies we set in the next few years will have a dramatic effect on the future of our state.
What should our priorities be as we work together to prepare Vermont for the future?:
First, maintain the quality of life, landscape, and communities. Second focus on bringing in new businesses and growing existing ones who will bring the next generations of "quality jobs". This should focus on those management, design, creative, engineering, technical, and trade opportunities which are less likely to be outsourced in within this global economy.
How do your thoughts about Vermont's values, future challenges and priority issues apply to YOUR community?:
I see Burlington and South Burlington as a key hub for these "next generation" jobs as it has a close proximity to many existing in-state businesses as well as the airport.
