Doug Racine in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009


On Education: Improve Act 60 funding system by removing sharing pool

VT children & taxpayers suffered under an unfair system of school financing. Some communities enjoyed high levels of spending with low taxes; but most towns struggled with high taxes and under-funded schools. In the Brigham decision, the VT Supreme Court ruled that the system was unconstitutional. Act 60 was the response, but it is a work in progress. In 2002, Senator Shumlin proposed a plan to eliminate the sharing pool while preserving the equity of Act 60. Towns would receive a fixed block grant per pupil and taxpayers would pay a fixed statewide property tax. Towns that choose to spend more or less than the block grant would have proportionately higher or lower tax rates. It’s simple, easy and fair. As Governor, I will introduce similar legislation.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website,DougRacine.com, “Issues” Oct 18, 2002

On Health Care: Expand coverage through flexible Medicare/Medicaid funding

The federal government has been unwilling to take leadership in providing universal health care. Doug Racine will work actively with our congressional delegation to gain support for a “Vermont Health Care Initiative” that will allow Vermont flexibility in Medicare and Medicaid funding and provide waivers from the provisions of ERISA that would allow Vermont to develop a system of universal health care for all Vermonters.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website,DougRacine.com, “Issues” Oct 18, 2002

On Jobs: Increase funding for worker re-training

President Bush has cut the budget for worker re-training during a national recession. As VT transitions from an industrial based economy to the Information Age we must make certain that workers learn the new skills required to succeed. Racine will increase funding for the Vermont Training Program and expand its scope beyond manufacturing. These programs will help workers move from manufacturing jobs to the high paying, high-tech, value-added jobs of the future.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, DougRacine.com, “Jobs” Oct 18, 2002

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