Recent reports indicate that seniors in Vermont face one of the highest rates of financial insecurity in the nation. How do you think we can make life for seniors more affordable? I definitely think that the Property tax issue and expensive, outdated utilities, particularly in rural areas, affect [senior financial insecurity]. it affects that. You know, I think we probably would see a different kind of cost of living for folks in rural Vermont as opposed to, you know, folks and retired folks in Burlington. (13:02–13:19)
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