BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The candidates for Vermont governor face off in a debate on WCAX Tuesday night.
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Governor Phil Scott and political Esther Charlestin say that housing, the state’s demographic problems, and affordability are all big issues but they have radically different approaches to solving them.
Charlestin, a relative political newcomer, served as a member of the Middlebury Selectboard and as the dean of culture and climate at Middlebury Union Middle School. She says a tax on Vermont’s top earners is an untapped resource that could help fund critical programs in state government like housing. “I would say a fair share is based on your assets and what you bring in,” she said.
Governor Scott, a longtime racecar driver, construction company owner, and former state lawmaker has long advocated on holding the line on new taxes and fees. He says a wealth tax will force people to leave Vermont.
Watch our Campaign Countdown coverage of the race in the player below.
This is the second debate in the WCAX 2024 Debate Series. Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders faced off with Republic Gerald Malloy last Thursday.
Coming up on Wednesday, October, 30, Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman will debate John Rodgers in the race for Vermont lieutenant governor.