Hundreds of concerned Vermonters turned out on cool evening to send a clear message to Vermont Governor, Jim Douglas: No More Budget Cuts! Use the stimulus package, raise the revenue, but stop balancing the budget on the backs of the poor, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
The message come out loud and clear as community after community from Bennington to White River Junction joined the chorus of voices saying "Enough!"
Even citizens in the Governor's hometown of Middlebury turned out to protest the Governor's proposed budget cuts. Click here for WPTZ's story on the Middlebury rally.
Rough numbers are trickling in. Here's what some organizers are saying (these are estimates, not confirmed counts):
125 people in Burlington
120 Montpelier
100+ Brattleboro
28 St. Johnsbury
25 St. Albans
30 in Rutland
18 Bennington
65 in Middlebury
25 in Northfield
40 in Newport (Newport!!)
35 in White River Junction
Many legislators also turned out in their districts to listen to these dedicated citizens, and to respond to our shared concerns.
Congratulations to all the people who turned out to make this a huge success!
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