2020 Election Guide: What Questions Should VTDigger be Asking Candidates for State Office?
Please rate the importance of getting your candidate's views on each of the following issues.
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The Covid-19 pandemic
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Very important
Preventing further Covid-19 outbreaks
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Covid-19 economic recovery
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Tourism and out-of-state visitors
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Education and opening schools
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Mandatory masks and other regulations
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Availability of unemployment benefits
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Availability of funds to support businesses
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Social justice issues
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Systemic racism
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Reducing funding for police
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Police reform, including greater citizen oversight, more transparency
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Criminal justice reform
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Social justice reinvestment
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Public interest
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Broadband expansion
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Climate change
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Affordable Housing
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State pension liabilities
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Food security
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Economic development
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Vermont’s population decline
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The future of dairy and other farming
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Property tax rates
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Other
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The future of rural hospitals
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School consolidation
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What are we missing? Are there general topics you'd like us to ask about that are not listed, or specific questions you'd like us to ask your candidates for office?
