Vermonters for Economic Health

The Rutland County Pro-Business Coalition has been an active voice in support of a healthy Vermont economy for several years. They have tried heartily to influence their local legislators to support and enact policies and policy changes that will encourage rather than diminish the capacity of the business community to have a decent chance of success.

Because of their disagreement and frustration with the views and voting records of some local legislators, they are attempting even stronger action by recruiting candidates to run for the Legislature in November.

Specifically, Jim Eckhardt, president of the Coalition and a small business owner in Rutland has announced his candidacy for Rutland-Windsor-1 representative seat which includes the towns of Bridgewater, Killington, Chittenden and Mendon.

Jim believes: "it is time for the Legislature to stop its 'tax and spend' policies and refocus on keeping Vermont an affordable place to live for ourselves and future generations."

We know Jim and heartily support his decision to run for office. At VEH we wholeheartedly agree that prosperity and affordability is not achievable without a substantial course correction in the Legislature which means many different members.

Go Jim!