Bruce Lisman today announced the formation of Campaign for Vermont, a public policy campaign intended to unite Vermonters around a new direction for Vermont’s future. Lisman is the founding partner of the organization, joining him as founding officers are Tom Pelham and Mary Alice McKenzie.
Bruce Lisman explained, ‘Campaign for Vermont will unite Vermonters, from a broad spectrum of political perspectives, to set a new direction for our future. Imagine economic security, better job opportunities and growing prosperity for Vermonters of every generation.’
Lisman said, ‘Public policy and public budgeting is about real people, real families ‘ that is why we need to have real results. We are innovators, but we must overcome our economic challenges, grow our economy, create more and better-paying jobs and make our families more secure and prosperous. Together as Vermonters we will always succeed. We think you'll find supporting Campaign for Vermont a worthy endeavor. Visit our website CampaignForVermont.org and decide for yourself.’
Tom Pelham one of two Founding Officers said, ‘I am thrilled to join Bruce in establishing Campaign for Vermont. We need a place where moderate, centrist voices from all across Vermont gather in support of public policy that leads to a vibrant balanced economy.’
Pelham explained, ‘Bruce knows success and hardship. In an extremely competitive environment, he emerged as a leader who when confronted with complex problems and opportunities found solutions that really worked. Bruce sees trouble ahead, as do I, in a number of public policy areas that challenge Vermont's future. Bruce is a problem-solver with deep Vermont roots who genuinely cares about the well-being and prosperity of all Vermonters.’
Mary Alice McKenzie who also serves as a founding officer said, ‘I am enthusiastic about Campaign for Vermont because it is a non-partisan campaign intended to advance common sense policy ideas that will result in prosperity for all Vermonters. As a fellow member of some boards Bruce has served on, I have seen first-hand the ability he has to bring people together. Bruce is an optimist; he believes things can get better, but knows it takes hard work. I am proud that Bruce asked me to join him in this project, we must start a discussion about Vermont’s future.’
McKenzie went on to say, ‘Bruce has always been an active volunteer. In 1993, he
started a scholarship program at UVM in his dad’s name. He has served on numerous boards, including UVM, Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Central Vermont Public Service, and the Shelburne Museum. He currently serves on National Life and Merchants Bank boards. Bruce is a strong supporter of The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington and Winooski located in his childhood community, of which I am particularly proud.’
November 21, 2011
Lisman, Pelham, McKenzie launch 'Campaign for Vermont'
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