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2008 Standout legislators
Burlington Free Press, May 4, 2008 |
Minter was a woman on a mission this session. She wanted policy-makers to consider new options to finance critical road and bridge maintenance. The energetic lawmaker worked inside and outside the Statehouse to change minds about the possibility of bonding. She won approval for an analytical process to determine the feasibility of several bonding options so lawmakers will have recommendations next winter. |
Gas Price Discussion Opens a Floodgate
Burlington Free Press, July 12, 2008 |
Vermont ranks 44th in terms of its structurally deficient bridges Rep. Sue Minter (D-Waterbury) told the[group [at the UVM Transportation Research Center] … Minter joined Richard Watts a University of Vermont researcher to lead the discussion. Minter suggested that rural taxis might play a role in the coming transportation system and offer entrepreneurial opportunities as well. “I really believe", she said “we are at a pivotal time.” |
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Lawmakers raise cash to fill potholes
Times Argus, May 4, 2008 |
We really succeeded in moving forward with bonding, both in the short term, and really, more importantly to me, in the long term," said Rep. Sue Minter, a Waterbury Democrat on the House Transportation Committee.
"We're getting further and further behind on our transportation infrastructure, and we can't afford to keep doing that," Minter said. "There's an opportunity here to bring everyone to the table and talk about what it is we can do as we look ahead." |
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Bridge work paves way for concern
Rutland Herald , June 9, 2008 |
Rep. Sue Minter, a Democrat whose district includes Waterbury, said that kind of lead time ought to have provided the state enough forewarning to replace the bridge before it had to be shut down.
"While I'm glad the agency took the initiative to close the bridge to avoid any kind of possible tragedy, I think it's unacceptable the bridge failure was not foreseen and planned for," Minter said….
there's just so much great excitement around our downtown," Minter said. "Now all of a sudden we have a congestion nightmare…" |
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Coffee roasters brews expansion plans
Times Argus, May 4, 2008 |
Rep. Sue Minter, D-Waterbury, said she is pleased that Green Mountain Coffee Roasters wants to expand in Vermont and hopefully in Waterbury…
…"This is something I've been working very hard on to make sure Waterbury can accommodate their growth so they can stay and grow here," she said. "The challenge is urgent now that they need this change to grow." |
EDITORIAL: Get serious about road repair
Times Argus, May 4, 2008 |
Rep. Sue Minter, D-Waterbury, has been fighting for Waterbury's funding for four years. |
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Plan to fix Vermont roads gains support
Times Argus, April 26, 2008 |
"I'm thrilled at what's taking place today," Rep. Sue Minter, a Waterbury Democrat said. "The committee has been talking about this since summer. … And we have, until today, met with reluctance from the governor. … This week, the tables have turned."
…While pleased by the bonding proposal, Minter said its impact must be tempered against the astronomical needs of transportation infrastructure in the state.
"It's a significant beginning," Minter said. "But we have a problem that is far greater than that." |
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Highway bill advances, and debate over whether it's enough continues
Times Argus, April 4, 2008 |
…"Our committee is very concerned about the state of the roads for the future," said Rep. Sue Minter, a Waterbury Democrat. "When we look to the future, we see that our roads are getting worse, not better."
…"The cost of borrowing has rarely been cheaper," Minter said of 5.5-pecent interest rates on bonds.
"We believe this transportation crisis, coupled with the economic rationale for increased bonding, merits consideration and action," Minter said. |
| Budget proposal addresses bridges
Times Argus, February 7, 2008 |
Waterbury Democrat, said Vermont's failing transportation infrastructure demands bolder fiscal solutions.
"We go year by year passing budgets, but we aren't looking toward the future," said Minter, a member of the House Transportation Committee. "The gap gets wider between what we need to do and what we have the money to do." |
| State should bond to improve roads (LETTER TO EDITOR)
Times Argus, August 19, 2007 |
Kudos to Rep. Sue Minter for encouraging us to get our heads out of the sand and face the very real problems of our roads and bridges crumbling around us…
--Barbara Damon, Morrisville |
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Waterbury group eyes improving downtown
Times Argus, June 28, 2007 |
Members of the Waterbury Downtown Partnership, Minter among them, met Wednesday with the municipality's planning commission to seek its approval for a plan that might eventually see Waterbury bond for [downtown] improvements itself instead of waiting for the state to find the money.
"The driving force for me is the economic development impact of delaying critical infrastructure in a downtown which is poised to grow but unfortunately is stymied," Minter said. |
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Vt. lawmakers call for end of Iraq war Rutland Herald, February 14, 2007 |
"The best way we can support the Vermont men and women who were deployed to Iraq is to bring them home from countries where they risk being killed or wounded by people who see them as unwanted occupiers. You have done enough. Now it is time to come home to Vermont."
--Rep. Sue Minter |
| Minter can build consensus (Letter to the Editor)
Times Argus, October 21, 2004 |
Sue reaches across political boundaries to achieve consensus. …Sue has both the enthusiasm and know-how to get things done for the local community.
--Rebecca Ellis Waterbury Center |
