Hunt on the Issues

Health care system change is absolutely essential in Vermont if we want to control costs and improve access. A workable solution toward health care for ALL has proven elusive in our unique environment. As a physician directly involved in patient care and a leader in primary care, my experience tells me that enabling health-care providers to “work up to their license” is essential. Nurses are a prime example of an underutilized resource due to the payment system restrictions in force today.
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Vermont is at a crossroads. After years working closely with families, schools, and community systems, I’ve seen how deeply our economy and local budgets are being strained. We need the number of workers to be balanced with the populations that need help like older folks AND the up-and-coming workers—our children. To make this happen, we need to spend less on state government, increase workforce opportunities, decrease the cost of health care, and make housing more affordable.

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Let’s be clear—everyone remembers their childhood when they watch kids play. A Vermont kid has this wonderful land to explore and the sense of community spirit we have built. After two decades working directly with Vermont families, schools, and community programs, I’ve seen how weakening support systems are affecting our kids. I’m running to change that. When the safety net frays, young people feel it first, and the impact shows up in their health, education, and sense of belonging.
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After years working directly with children and families, I’ve seen how limited hours and scarce after‑school options force parents, especially single parents and those in demanding jobs, to patch together unstable care. Most families need coverage from early morning to early evening, yet few Chittenden County centers offer those hours. Child care should be abundant, high‑quality, and aligned with the real schedules of working Vermonters.
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I believe deeply in the value of public education as a product of that system and as a parent of three CVSD students. Our top priority must be delivering high‑quality learning opportunities for every student while keeping costs manageable. The “system” is too big for its number of pupils at present. Vermont’s real challenge sits at the crossroads of sustainable funding, quality education, and equity. Health care costs represent a major culprit of the education cost cliff we are standing on today.
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Smart, responsible housing growth in Chittenden County is essential to Vermont’s future. We can expand housing while protecting the natural landscape that defines us and attracts new families to move here. Doing nothing puts our future at risk. Building necessary housing in Chittenden County while respecting nature requires smart growth principles that concentrate development in existing, walkable centers and infrastructure-rich areas.
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The mind‑body connection shapes every part of our well‑being—our mood, resilience, productivity, and even our health‑care use. My two decades as a pediatrician have shown me how early experiences, strong families, and supportive communities build lifelong mental health. Fresh air, social interaction, recreation, and low stress helps save money in our use of health care. Strong communities support the mental health of their residents, especially older and low income Vermonters. Recreation, time outdoors, time with others, music, and working together boosts mental health and leads to better quality of life.

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Immigration is about human dignity. We have guests in our majestic state who have arrived in many different ways, most of whom are workers and young families who come to Vermont seeking a new or better life. I see them in my practice every day. I believe it’s our duty to respect the humanity of all of our guests and new residents who contribute in a positive way to our community.
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Vermont has an aging population and a profound shortage of caregivers, especially in rural areas. Unpaid family caregivers are bearing the brunt of this crisis. As a state with one of the highest median ages in the US, a high cost of living, and burnout for in-home aides and nurses, adult day programs have been forced to limit capacity, creating long waitlists for vulnerable residents.
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