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Submitted by vtrural on Thu, 10/21/2010 - 10:18

What does Vermont mean to you?: 
Vermont is a rural area that allows diversity while maintaining many of the Old New England values. There are many small towns that are still communities that work together and care about everyone in it.
What common values do Vermonters share?: 
Community, sharing, hard work, good ethics, a sense of fun
What challenges and opportunities do we see for our communities and state?: 
Maintaining the sense of community and caring as bigger business and more people from outside the state move here.
What should our priorities be as we work together to prepare Vermont for the future?: 
Vermont needs to help its own expand their businesses and help them create jobs that exemplify all that is Vermont. Keep agriculture important. Help small towns keep their sense of community.
How do your thoughts about Vermont's values, future challenges and priority issues apply to YOUR community?: 
They need to look at creating more community and working to bring people together rather than splitting them. Help create more space where people can come together. Trails, bike paths, parks, and recreation bring old and young together and help you to know your neighbors and create more community.