Issue Position: Economy

The economy in most of rural Vermont is not doing as well as the more urban areas of the state. Home prices, a good barometer of an area economy, are still down 16-18% in Rutland and Windsor Counties from 10 years ago, whereas in Chittenden County they are up during the same period. We need to redouble our efforts to help existing businesses grow and attract new ones to our area. The administration's Think Vermont program is a good first step if implemented. More needs to be done. This area will be a focus of mine in the new session if elected to a new term.

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