We hope that the legislature takes note of these findings, the demographic challenges in Vermont are not improving and we believe the inaccessibility of housing is preventing more young people from moving here or staying here. Adding tax surcharges for the wealthy also does not seem to be the answer as there are real questions about tax flight and what that might do to our overall tax base and the state’s revenue streams.

On behalf of Vermonters,

Pat McDonald
President, Campaign for Vermont

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