Wolcott
What does Vermont mean to you?:
a place where rural livelihoods are still possible, having space to do my own thing without a lot of people around, a variety of wild animals and plants, a place where nature still has some breathing room, a community of people who care about the land, proud of our stance on gay rights
What common values do Vermonters share?:
respect for land desire to hold onto traditional livelihoods live and let live, don't interfere in others' lives self-sufficiency and independence
What challenges and opportunities do we see for our communities and state?:
breaking down social and ideological divisions a class divide that people don't talk about keeping rural livelihoods viable getting everyone on board for environmental initiatives creating small scale local economies, more self-sufficiency
What should our priorities be as we work together to prepare Vermont for the future?:
economic justice - better jobs and better work conditions conserving the working landscape improving environmental health strengthen communities
How do your thoughts about Vermont's values, future challenges and priority issues apply to YOUR community?:
My community has a long way to go. Very divided, bedroom community. I'd like to see more engagement here across ideological and political and class divides. I wish our town had more of a center and had more viable businesses. I wish there was work for me nearby.
