The small cities are turning their back on hill towns. C. Think about state as a whole, policy needs to be developed irrespective for town boundaries. We need the rest of the state legislators here at meetings like this. Need to change framework in what's important here at Capitol. Election will present an opportunity to you.
Farmland preservation is really preservation of the overall quality of life.
Sprawl is starting in his district. If we're concerned about need to protect quality of life we need a broader mindset. Economic development plans for urban areas need to be linked with rural preservation. Mindset at the state capitol needs to reflect what's good for our state as a whole, including its rural areas. Discussion Sen. Prague felt the use of the state surplus would be very appropriate for the Purchase of Development Rights program.