Issues
Job Creation: A Brighter Economic Future
Vision
Too many Vermonters are struggling to find a job, pay mounting bills on stagnant incomes and make a good living in a state that has become unaffordable for many. Vermont needs to take advantage of its natural assets – its beautiful landscape, sense of community, quality education system and hard working citizens to achieve [...]
Our Indispensable Resource: Vermont's Environment
Vision
Peter believes that conserving Vermont’s patchwork legacy of working farms and forests represents a direct investment in our economic future and in the way of life we have inherited. Protecting our open lands is a solemn responsibility to our children and future generations of Vermonters. Making the move to a sustainable, local agricultural economy is [...]
Powering the Future: Focusing on Green Energy in Vermont
Vision
On a global level, as we move off our addiction to oil, huge money is going to be made. This new economy has the potential to make the industrial revolution and the tech boom of the past look small. Peter believes that Vermont is uniquely situated to get a piece of this economic opportunity.
Fighting [...]
Quality Education for all Vermont Students
Vision
Educating our children is a hugely important responsibility. We must prioritize our resources to ensure their future, and our own.
Vermonters appreciate the importance of a world-class education. We know the number of kids in Vermont is declining. That’s not the fault of public schools. It reflects larger demographic trends the state is facing. With [...]
Health Care: A Challenge and an Opportunity
Vision
It’s a travesty that this nation has not had a health policy that ensures that we all have access to high quality care. Sadly, even after all of the sound and fury in Washington, it’s clear that the cost of health care will continue to increase at seriously frightening rates, and people will still be [...]
Equal Rights: Continuing Vermont's Proud Legacy
Vision
A more inclusive and just nation that takes into accounts the rights and benefits of all groups is a central part of Peter’s vision for Vermont. As our cities and towns become more layered and diverse, it becomes even more critical that Vermont’s next Governor works hard to ensure equality of rights. With the [...]
Locally Grown: Vermont's Farming Future
Vision
A sustainable, local agricultural economy is a key part of Peter’s vision for Vermont. As oil prices rise and the effects of climate change become more apparent, eating local foods will become an economic necessity, not just an upper-income fad. This is as an opportunity to grow our economy, create jobs, and nurture our [...]
Vermont's Seniors: Caring for our Elders
Vision
Our state’s population is aging. Vermont’s elders will represent one fifth of our population by 2025. This demographic shift will place higher demands on health care, assisted living and other services. We owe a lot to our elders, not only because of all they have done for us in the past, but [...]
