This common sense approach led to historic surpluses so we could invest in the initiatives we cared about without raising taxes. It wasn't always easy, but in the end we were able to come to an agreement. The last biennium, things changed and the legislature didn't have to compromise. So they built and passed budgets that met their wants and then raised tax and fees as necessary to pay for them. In response, Vermonters told us loudly and clearly they expect us to get back on course, to spend within their means and above all else, make Vermont more affordable for them. (11:05–11:18)
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Asserts that recent budgets were passed without compromise and included tax and fee increases.
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