MONTPELIER
What does Vermont mean to you?:
Vermont's physical nature is one of it's greatest assets.Balanced political nature.Low population rate and it's small communities are wonderful.Healthy climate appeals to me.Low pollution rates .Our acces to our federal, state and local representatives is a real asset as you get to feel you are involved.
What common values do Vermonters share?:
A general appreciation of the physical landscape and the enjoyment of same seems to be universal.Some have a sense that our federal government is out of control, unresponsive to us and does not refelct the values that we would like the USA to refelct.
What challenges and opportunities do we see for our communities and state?:
Meeting costs.Maintaining and improving environmental controls.Housing needs and the costs thereof, especially for seniors and the disabled.Making medical services available to all.Attracting tourists.We have agreat opportunity to be an even greater bastion for small businesses.
What should our priorities be as we work together to prepare Vermont for the future?:
Dealing with the aforementioned.
How do your thoughts about Vermont's values, future challenges and priority issues apply to YOUR community?:
Downtown business space is overpriced for startup businesses.The city should be tapping the rivers to create energy.Housing is very limited and getting out of reach in price.
