Winooski
What does Vermont mean to you?:
Vermont is a relatively safe place to be and it is beautiful. I could not move because I've gotten used to having most of the same civil rights as everyone else and it would be extremely difficult to give that up.
What common values do Vermonters share?:
I'm not sure we are homogeneous enough to answer. Values I hope we share are honesty, doing your share, live and let live.
What challenges and opportunities do we see for our communities and state?:
Roads, sewers, water treatment, energy resources. How do we respect freedom of religion when some people's religion deny others freedom If IBM can self insure, why not Vermont. If we taxed fairly, would rich folks leave? What effect? Small businesses benefit all.
What should our priorities be as we work together to prepare Vermont for the future?:
Renewable energy. Protect our water supply. Fair taxation. Education reform.
How do your thoughts about Vermont's values, future challenges and priority issues apply to YOUR community?:
Our sewers are a mess. We don't know what's in our water since we drink what we urinate. Energy and food costs are through the roof. Our community does not support the school.
