Jim Douglas in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009


On Tax Reform: Reduced property tax rate by 7 cents

We must address the issue of property taxes in this state. Farmers, working families and small businesses are all being squeezed by soaring property tax bills. I am pleased that we were able to reduce the property tax rate by 7 cents this legislative session but more must be done.

I’ve proposed a cap on property taxes. Unfortunately, the legislature did not act on this reasonable step to help Vermont tax payers but I will continue to work to reduce the property tax burden Vermonters are faced with

Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website JimDouglas.org, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Education: Public school choice for poor & middle class

Not every child receives an equal opportunity for the best education VT’s public schools can provide. When a school fails to meet the individual needs of a student, wealthy families can pay tuition and choose another school, but poor and middle-class children are left behind. That is wrong. Choice should not be a privilege reserved for only the wealthy. It should be the right of all Vermonters. I will open the doors of our best public schools to every child.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website JimDouglas.org, “Issues” Oct 18, 2002

On Government Reform: Cost Control Council to audit state government spending

In the 1970’s, Gov. Snelling instituted a Cost Control Council to perform a top-to-bottom study of government functions and programs so that state government would operate in an efficient manner and take advantage of new technologies. I will reconvene The Council with the mission to review each program and analyze the best methods of achieving objectives at the lowest possible cost. This review will result in more effective government while saving millions of taxpayer dollars.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website JimDouglas.org, “Issues” Oct 18, 2002

On Health Care: Lower Rx drug costs with buying consortium

The cost of prescription drugs is hitting every Vermonter, especially those on fixed incomes. I support the efforts to join a buying consortium with other New England states. Also, we must negotiate lower prescription drug costs through preferred drug lists, and urge Vermont’s Congressional delegation to support an affordable prescription drug benefit for the poor and elderly.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website JimDouglas.org, “Issues” Oct 18, 2002

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