New Haven
What does Vermont mean to you?:
VT was such a great place to grow up that I decided to make a go of it here raising my own family. Vt it the most beautiful place I have ever been. It has four distinct seasons, all of which I love. My dad always said..."live somewhere you would want to go on vacation. that way you don't always feel like you need to get away"
What common values do Vermonters share?:
Respect for the environment. A slower "soak it in" pace of life. A common apreciation for the journey, not the destination. An apreciation of the know your neighbor mentality.
What challenges and opportunities do we see for our communities and state?:
Small business' are the heartbeat of VT. without them we would have no small towns. We need to make vt more small business friendly. People who grow up in vt love it here. They leave because of the lack of opportunity career wise.
What should our priorities be as we work together to prepare Vermont for the future?:
healthcare and small business costs (i.e. workers comp). Responsible growth. Growth is inevitable and good. Make sure that it is thought out though to preserve what makes vt unique (the setting, the farms, the small towns).
HELP the small farmer.
Be a leader on alternative energy sources for the whole state.
How do your thoughts about Vermont's values, future challenges and priority issues apply to YOUR community?:
Energy, farm land, small business' all fall within New Haven.
