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MARLBORO-My observations of Amanda Janoo as a candidate for governor have been very positive. She is strong, articulate, a good listener, and she is working hard to earn our votes; her economics background will be a plus for the housing, healthcare, and population issues facing our state.
As for Gov. Scott, I can appreciate his worries about the rising tax burden in the state, as well as our aging population. However, he has had nine years to address these problems, and not much has changed; he is not an innovator. His refrain of not raising taxes is comforting in some ways, but he has not created economic relief for Vermonters. In fact, some of his actions - or inactions - have made it worse, evidenced by the increase in healthcare costs and housing (up 28% compared to other state increases).
My greatest concern in his leadership and problem solving is his recent consideration to allow health insurance pricing based on age. I am 61 and have been in good health, and my employer and I have paid the incredibly high rates for insurance (basically 10% hikes yearly) over my 30-year career.
Although those rates were burdensome, I saw them as an investment in my later years when I might need more care; it is how I understood insurance to work: pay up front so it will be there for you later.
I do not want tax dollars going to private institutions to serve a select group of citizens/students. Many private schools are quality learning environments with caring individuals leading classrooms and institutions. However, they are in essence, if not by design, gated communities - not all students are welcome or...
Such an important piece of journalism for our community. Thank you. As a teacher and yoga teacher, I feel it is of paramount importance that we do no harm, that we check for readiness in any task and confirm that permission is granted, and that clarity of what the...
