Burlington
What common values do Vermonters share?:
They value individual liberty and social responsibility for a diverse community. They also value the environment and participatory government and a rich cultural life.
What challenges and opportunities do we see for our communities and state?:
The rapidly rising cost of health care is driving the costs of government services which is putting pressure on both individuals and local busineses. The lack of gubernatoral leadership in addressing the problems of the state out of a false sense of 'affordability' is imperiling the enviroment, the infrastructure, the economy and responsible development in the State.
What should our priorities be as we work together to prepare Vermont for the future?:
Health care for all
the election of a progressive minded governor who is proactive and not a roadblock to creative solutions to our problems.
How do your thoughts about Vermont's values, future challenges and priority issues apply to YOUR community?:
Burlington needs to elect another progressive person to the State Legislature to help achieve enough votes to override the Governor's veto of any solution that might work. Solving the health care crisis will alleviate the pressure on city government's lack of financial resources to deal with a range of postponed problems
