And Jonah on top of this the truth of the matter is that virtually every single town in Vermont has plenty of bonding power to make investments like this. But oh my God, we might add a nickel to the tax rate. Oh my God.
Thanks for this excellent post Jonah. It's not hypothetical, bur rather the VT reality. I guess it's another reason why Chittenden county is gaining so much population. I might disagree with your expectation of continued $ going to municipalities. Yes, the '22 infrastructure bill certainly provides $ for sewer, but the odds of the feds providing $ when this expires is tiny. The deficit, combined with higher interest rates and a strong resistance to raising taxes precludes another spending spree like we've seen for the past 4 years. Not a political statement, just a reasonable observation. For so many reasons (equity, water quality, land conservation etc.) we could really use more sewer systems.
And Jonah on top of this the truth of the matter is that virtually every single town in Vermont has plenty of bonding power to make investments like this. But oh my God, we might add a nickel to the tax rate. Oh my God.
Red Clover bikes should move into 512! That is a gorgeous spot for a bike showroom.
Great article. Elephant in the room issue in terms of small town development. Thanks for the information and sharing your experience.
Thanks for this excellent post Jonah. It's not hypothetical, bur rather the VT reality. I guess it's another reason why Chittenden county is gaining so much population. I might disagree with your expectation of continued $ going to municipalities. Yes, the '22 infrastructure bill certainly provides $ for sewer, but the odds of the feds providing $ when this expires is tiny. The deficit, combined with higher interest rates and a strong resistance to raising taxes precludes another spending spree like we've seen for the past 4 years. Not a political statement, just a reasonable observation. For so many reasons (equity, water quality, land conservation etc.) we could really use more sewer systems.