Capable and experienced

Rutland County is fortunate to be represented by three capable and experienced State Senators. Brian Collamore, Dave Weeks and Terry Williams have worked hard in recent years to support Governor Scott's efforts to fight off more taxes and regulations and make Vermont affordable. I hope you'll keep them on the job.

Vermont has among the highest tax burdens in the country and the highest health insurance premiums. We're ranked low on scales of business friendliness, while our schools are shrinking and many young Vermonters are leaving the state.

The Governor needs Senators Collamore, Weeks and Williams to hold the line and push back against excessive spending and higher costs of living. Please vote to reelect them on Nov. 3.

Jim Douglas

Middlebury

The author was Governor of Vermont from 2003 to 2011.

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