The Burlington Democratic Town Committee recently held its first meeting of the 2017-18 year, with State Sen. Cindy Friedman delivering an update on legislative priorities.
Friedman’s priorities include preserving access to and coverage for health care; support of paid family leave; and support of the Fair Share Amendment, which would tax income over $1 million as an investment in public transportation and public education. Friedman is also focused on increasing worker protections and rights and is currently leading the effort in the Senate to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2021.