Jubilee McGill

Economy

Income inequality has grown for decades across our state and our nation, and it will only be amplified in the wake of COVID-19. There is lots of talk about how we return to our normal, pre-covid state, but I believe Vermont can do better. Instead of a return to normal, where so many Vermonters were already struggling and suffering, we need to rebuild our systems and create a just economy for all Vermonters. As your representative, some of my plans for rebuilding our economy include: Raising the minimum wage to a livable wage with programs and tax incentives to protect Vermont's thriving small business community. Low wage workers and small business owners are pitted against each other over this issue each year. I will bring both communities together to find creative solutions that work for everyone and protect our downtowns and Main Streets. Creating new jobs and promoting economic development in our response to the climate emergency. Fossil fuels direct 0.75 on the dollar outside of our state. Investing in electric vehicles, public transportation, weatherization, building energy efficient affordable housing, and increasing renewable energy sources not only creates thousands of good paying jobs, it also keeps more of that money in our state, boosting our economy. Expanding broadband throughout our state to close the opportunity gap for rural Vermonters. Investing in safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing for all Vermonters. Housing that meets their individual needs and fully funding supports needed to ensure highly vulnerable people can remain permanently housed. This will create green jobs, attract new people to our state, and keep young families from relocating out of state. Working to implement a progressive tax system where the wealthiest Vermonters and corporations pay their fair share, so that we can relieve the burden felt by our low and middle income workers and our state's small businesses. Advocating for worker protections, their right to organize, and ensuring Vermont's long history of strong unions continues. Eliminating the gender and racial wage gap. Implementing universal healthcare, with universal primary care being an easily attainable first step. Learn more