Burlington

Age (if entered): 

55

What does Vermont mean to you?

Vermont is my Home, has been for 8 generations, and all three of my children live here. Vermont, for me, means the potential for the kind of Home I had as a child to be available for my children's children.

What common values do Vermonters share?

"Vermonters" ~ who are they? Probably independent spirits.

What challenges and opportunities do we see for our communities and state?

Safety is eroding, and I find that too many people are too complacent about this. We'd rather talk about jobs and countryside, and put blinders on when it comes to the degradation of our state's sense of freedom from crime.

What should our priorities be as we work together to prepare Vermont for the future?

How do your thoughts about Vermont's values, future challenges and priority issues apply to YOUR community?