Anne Supports...
Education Funding Reform
- Split out the non-homestead tax rate into its parts, in order to tax 2nd homes at a higher rate
- Close the loophole that makes districts that operate schools subsidize districts that don't operate schools
- Reference-based pricing to keep healthcare costs down for all Vermonters, including teachers
Affordable and Accessible Healthcare
- Expanded access to dental and vision care
- Prohibit price gouging on medicines
- Universal single payer
- Raise the age limits of Dr. Dynasaur
Increase the Availability of Housing
- Voted for Act 250 reform to make it easier to build more affordable housing
- Supports hotel/motel conversions into emergency shelters to support people experiencing homelessness
Gun Safety Legislation
- Voted in favor of Safe Storage
- Raising the minimum age of ownership to 21
- Mandatory safety education for purchasing a gun
- Banning semi-automatic weapons
Reproductive Liberty
- Voted in favor of Proposition 5
Unions and Workers' Rights
- Voted in favor of Card Check
- Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Extended parental leave
Environmental Stewardship
- Green New Deal for Vermont
- Supports fuel switching and energy efficiency measure for renters
Increasing Access to Democracy
- Ranked Choice Voting
Paid For By Anne Watson For Vermont Senate, 36 Patterson Street, Barre City, VT