Richmond
Age (if entered):
39
What does Vermont mean to you?
I was born here and appreciate the high quality of life, four seasons, and wonderful geography. Unfortunately the state has been taken over politically by trust fund utopian minded fiscal liberals who have created a socialist state. The upper middle class is being driven out of the state by high taxes.
What common values do Vermonters share?
The true Vermonters value fierce independence, freedom, and the environment. The new Vermonters (the imported trust fund liberals) value socialism and regulation cloaked as concern for the environment.
What challenges and opportunities do we see for our communities and state?
Our young people are leaving at 4x the national average due to high taxes and lack of good career opportunities with larger companies.
The opportunity is to create a pro-economy political agenda and incent growth of responsible business to drive our economy and our tax base. Create an affordable lifestyle for people to thrive rather than spread entitlements.
What should our priorities be as we work together to prepare Vermont for the future?
Enhance the economy, strengthen the tax base, lower the tax burden, create opportunities for young people to thrive (18 to 35 year olds that we are among the lowest in % of population). Create affordable housing.
How do your thoughts about Vermont's values, future challenges and priority issues apply to YOUR community?
All of them apply in spades. Richmond is full of imported trust fund liberals and there are no good jobs and no affordable housing for 18 to 35 year olds. Why would they stay here?