This is a letter to encourage Brattleboro voters to turn down the proposed 1-percent hike in the Vermont sales tax for Brattleboro.
Although everyone would love to see property-tax relief, basing it on Brattleboro's sales - which, according to state figures, have been diminishing steadily over the past few years - is not in the best interests of townspeople.
We're fortunate to have local investors who have been reconstructing the iconic Brooks House on Main Street. They are still looking for businesses to fill the ground floor.
Increasing the sales tax at this time would be a disincentive for those who want to start or relocate a retail business in Brattleboro. (Check out New York state's campaign offering tax-free zones to stimulate business! Or simply look across the river to find a sales-tax-free zone that invites business.)...