Affordability with Long-Term Planning

It comes down to affordability, and my approach includes planning for the long term.

This has been lacking in the “patch it up another year” approach we have seen. A long-term perspective will usually give better short-term results because there is a vision, not just a band-aid.

I am guided by the Seventh Generation principle, often associated with the Haudenosaunee, or Iroquois, Confederacy: the idea that we should consider how the decisions we make today will affect those who come after us.

Renewable Energy Affordability and Sustainability

That long-term mindset is why I am heavily focused on the financial and environmental benefits of renewable energy.

Our opponents have consistently claimed, “We cannot afford renewable energy,” which I believe is wrong. They have also consistently denied climate change, or offered variations of such denial, with the result being either doing nothing or making the problem worse.

Small Modular Reactors, SMR’s, should also be added to the mix, starting with evaluating a conversion of Vermont Yankee.

We need to think about the generations ahead. What are we leaving our kids and grandkids?

Human Rights

If people do not feel safe and part of the community, they are much less likely to participate or work for the benefit of the community.

This administration has repeatedly and deeply violated our rights, yet our legislators have not shown the backbone needed to stand up to this administration. That is unacceptable.

Listening to Vermonters

Listening to and respecting all of my constituents and Vermonters is essential.

All legislators claim to listen to their constituents, as ours currently do. However, listening has to be reflected in actions and votes, not just words.