Ian Goodnow
Ian Goodnow (Democratic) of Brattleboro is an incumbent Vermont Representative representing the Windham-9 district in the 2025-2026 General Assembly, and works as Deputy State's Attorney.
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What is one part of Vermont’s economy or cost of living that needs greater attention from elected officials?: “Housing at every level. There are many other issues related to our economy and our cost of living, but I feel strongly that our housing crisis sits at the center of many of those other issues and must be addressed.”
“In a classic political answer, I would have to see the details of the legislation before I could commit to supporting something like this. Generally speaking, I don't think a blanket shift of power in this regard to the State would be effective and would need to be more of a balancing of state and local control.”
“Unfortunately, I believe the quality of education in Vermont varies drastically depending on where you live and send your kids. This is one of the most important reasons why we need to continue the work in transitioning our education funding and structure to ensure all Vermont students are receiving equal quality education and have access to extra curriculars.”