2022 VT Governor's race: on Tax Reform

Brenda Siegel: Progressive tax structure where wealthy pay their fair share

Vermont's problems, Scott contends, are borne out of a declining demographic and the pressure it puts on economic growth. He contends making Vermont affordable starts by taxing less, something he says he's been focused on for years. "We're already one of the highest taxed states in the country. I don't know how much more people can bear," Scott said.

Ultimately, Scott says a vote for him is a vote for civility in politics and for affordability, economic growth and protecting vulnerable Vermonters. Siegel argues the status quo is not working for Vermonters and that the state needs new policies on housing, substance use and climate change.

Brenda Siegel: Fund education from income tax rather than property taxes

Brenda Siegel
• Wants to tie education funding to income tax rather than property taxes, believing that would create a more equalized system for low-income earners.

  Scott Milne

• Supports policies that strengthen the economy, which will help lower property taxes by creating a larger revenue pool.
• Wants to listen before acting on any policies that could change the tax codes to lessen property taxes.

  David Zuckerman

• Wants the top 30% of earners to pay a higher share of property and education taxes, in relation to their income, in an effort to shift more of the burden of property taxes to the state's highest earners.

  Rebecca Holcombe

• Believes school boards can be more efficient in their spending of property taxes.
• Supports an income-based property tax system.

  Phil Scott

• Wants to continue holding down income, estate and property taxes.
• Wants to repeal the tax on military retirement pay.

Scott Milne: Fund education from income tax rather than property taxes

Scott Milne
• Supports policies that strengthen the economy, which will help lower property taxes by creating a larger revenue pool.
• Wants to listen before acting on any policies that could change the tax codes to lessen property taxes.

  Brenda Siegel

• Wants to tie education funding to income tax rather than property taxes, believing that would create a more equalized system for low-income earners.

  David Zuckerman

• Wants the top 30% of earners to pay a higher share of property and education taxes, in relation to their income, in an effort to shift more of the burden of property taxes to the state's highest earners.

  Rebecca Holcombe

• Believes school boards can be more efficient in their spending of property taxes.
• Supports an income-based property tax system.

  Phil Scott

• Wants to continue holding down income, estate and property taxes.
• Wants to repeal the tax on military retirement pay.