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SemperFuu t1_j5tpono wrote

Reply to comment by Cobdain in Interesting opinion piece in Seven Days -- wondering how those in Burlington feel? by betcaro

You nailed it! That’s what I find so fascinating about this states politics and economy. And from what I can tell by this current legislative session (see newest gun proposals) its stay woke and broke. I could see Vermont state being very broke to the point of needing federal bailouts. Makes me consider not buying here…but we’re going to give it a couple years before pulling the trigger on land.

As a military veteran, the Va is great here and some of the local town tax benefits are ok for land owning vets, but not sure I like the business tax, Act250, and the miss allocation of funds we keep reading about…

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SemperFuu t1_j5meuzh wrote

Reply to comment by sixteenandseven in Interesting opinion piece in Seven Days -- wondering how those in Burlington feel? by betcaro

The city of Burlington I should’ve said. As that’s their complaint and the politics of Burlington have been mainly…

But you also made the point for the state as well. Conservative is a synonym of nibyism.

Geriatric is the majority of vt as this stage has aged not well at all. Majority of youth and families have left and continue to leave. Only old boomers show up for decade+ now.

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SemperFuu t1_j5lgi5x wrote

Reply to Interesting opinion piece in Seven Days -- wondering how those in Burlington feel? by betcaro

“Once a symbol of a healthy community, the building is now a glaring illustration of what ails Burlington: uncaring property owners, stalled development, rampant homelessness, unchecked vandalism and a growing sense that this beautiful small city has lost a step.”

This is what I don’t get. If Vermonters like this person are majority progressive, then why aren’t y’all happy with progressive policies that got you to this place? “Unchecked vandalism” is unchecked because of DA policy. Just seems like more whining and complaining aka NIMBYism. If you want change then vote accordingly, shops accordingly, or move accordingly to your beliefs, like this 3 wellness membership person can.

Imo Burlington is awesome, has great care for community to include house less and addicts. I’ve lived in a dozen states, countless towns and cities, a few other countries, and this area is doing really really well compared to many others. If I could change anything it’s Act250 and the white landowners who can’t /won’t sell to develop. Change the legislation, you’ll change vermont and keep the youth here. Without it will be more gray crusty VTers talking about “back in my day”

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