Focus on:
Challenges for Change
A Hard Budget to Balance
It is easy for one part of our society to say, "If you don't do this for me, you don't support us." Sometimes you have to say no to an idea that in isolation sounds good, but doesn't work as part of the whole. This is when leadership is difficult, you have to not only say no to good ideas, you have to convince others to say no.
The Money is not There
Vermont is struggling to maintain the services all Vermonters expect, as well as for Vermonters in need, in a time of global financial problems. Our revenues will be at the same level for 2013 as they were in 2006, and our spending must be at that same level, too.
A Plan to Change How Government Works
It is time to take a serious look at how we deliver state services and find ways to do it better with less. It will take time and patience to realize the savings, so we must start now.
My campaign is about policy, community, and vision. I will focus on restoring Vermont for all Vermonters, a Vermont that reflects the values of hard work, caring for our families, neighbors, and communities.
For the past 7 years Vermont has bounced from slogan to slogan, ribbon cutting to ribbon cutting, without a vision or a plan. This cannot continue.
Over the next few years it will be important to help business create jobs in Vermont. We need to lower the cost of health care and insurance, improve education and support social services while exercising fiscal restraint. It is a tough job. I am running for Governor because my experience, relationships and deep understanding of the problems we face in Vermont are what we need to face the challenges ahead. If you do your part to help me win the coming elections, I'll do my part to lead Vermont to a bright future based on the values we share.
New Leadership: Working Together for a Better Future. Susan Bartlett for Governor
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