Our Next Governor
A vision for Vermont's future should be the lynchpin of the gubernatorial campaigns. Each viable candidate, Douglas, Hogan and Racine, should be asked by voters and the media for a clear statement of their vision for the next 10 years. Building on that vision, they must be able to articulate sustainable policies to reach that vision. Sustainable is the operative word here. Since Vermont has less than 700,000 people, their policies must be consistent with taxes that Vermonters can afford. Today I think we Vermonters have goumet cravings for what government can do but with a fast-food budget, as the present $39 Million shortfall proves.