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Petition to Listen
Are you tired of constant cost of living increases and declining public services? What about state leaders who don't seem to care? So are we! Instead of complaining we are launching a petition drive to set them straight.
Vermonters are tired of the state failing them.
Join us in calling on the Legislature to listen.
Add signatureDear Legislators, Vermonters rely on critical state services like infrastructure, public education, housing, and economic development. According to recent Campaign for Vermont polling, Vermonters now believe that the state is failing in the delivery of every one of these key services and that we are headed in the wrong direction as a state.
Top issues that we care about are the cost of living in our state, affordable housing, and public safety. We urge you to focus on these critical issues instead of chasing radical policies that are widely unpopular and will increase the cost of living for Vermonters. Additionally, we need to shift our climate change strategy towards resiliency efforts - building dams, flood barriers, and other infrastructure to protect us from the impacts of climate change - instead of solely chasing carbon reduction strategies (particularly those that have outsized negative impacts on low and middle-income Vermonters).
For too long the extremes at either end of the political spectrum have controlled the narrative despite the majority of us wanting moderate and reasonable policy solutions. In fact, 44% of Vermonters identify as independent voters and don't affiliate with either major party. Now we are calling on legislators to pull themselves out of these echo chambers and follow the will of the many instead the will of the few. Work for us instead of against us.
Sincerely,
Vermonters
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Lori Holt answered 2022-08-22 19:25:48 -0400Q: What would you like to see CFV focus on over the next year?
A: We need to be certain that only legal Vermont voters can cast one ballot. All of these unmanned dropboxes and extended mail in ballot deadlines are just not secure enough to ensure there are no shananaghans. Of course, each state needs to do a better job of overseeing the ballots and certifying the results. Hopefully, the new Secretary of State will increase security. There is really no reason why the majority of Vermont voters cannot vote on voting day. If they can’t, they’ve always been able to ask for an absentee ballot, and still can. This historic process do not suppress the vote.
2022 Priorities Survey
As you know, CFV engages on a wide variety of topics, to help us meet the needs of middle class Vermonters. What do you think is the most valuable work that CFV does? We do so many things, we started asking ourselves this question. As we start preparing for the 2023 legislative session, we would love to hear from YOU about what aspects of our work are most important.
Take the survey
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Lori Holt answered 2021-12-30 12:51:59 -0500Q: Is your family in a better financial position today than a year ago?
A: About the same
2022 Legislative Priorities Survey
What do you think we should prioritize during the 2022 legislative session? We want to hear from you!
Take the survey
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Lori Holt answered 2021-07-18 18:07:20 -0400Q: Did you find the legislative updates this year helpful?
A: Very Helpful
Legislative Update Survey
During the 2021 legislative session Campaign for Vermont provided weekly updates on important legislative topics. We are looking for feedback from YOU about how helpful these updates were and how we can make them better!
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Pension Accountability Project
Thousands of state employees and teachers are counting on the stability of pension funds and the longer we wait the worse the problem gets. Two weeks ago we called on the legislature to pass balanced pension reform that does not put the burden of solving the issue solely on taxpayers or employees. If you missed it, you can find our press releases here.
In order to further our goal of accountability and meaningful action on pension reform, we would like to investigate potential conflicts of interest that lawmakers might have. For example a legislator who is currently receiving pension fund benefits or a spouse who is a covered employee. But, we need your help to do it. We need to raise $2000 to complete a review of all 30 members of the Senate.
Your pledge of support will allow us to do this work and publish a list of legislators who should recuse themselves when a pension bill comes up for a vote on the floor.
Pledge now
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Lori Holt
Lori Holt
Northfield, VT