Download JumpStartVT Action Plan Here

Deb is running for governor to keep Vermont the best place to live, work, raise a family and own a business. Download JumpstartVT--Deb's plan to create jobs in innovative and strategic ways. It starts with a focus on existing businesses first because Deb knows Vermont businesses can create jobs when they have the right tools.

Outside Montpelier

One of the things I have learned from the last two decades working with every town in Vermont and with small businesses across the state is all of our solutions don't come from Montpelier. They will come from Vermonters like those I listened to on the jobs tour: small business owners, farmers, teachers, entrepreneurs, pipe fitters, retirees, school administrators and local officials.

WCAX Poll: Markowitz leads Dubie

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz leads the Democratic field-- the only candidate to beat Republican Brian Dubie.

We're with Deb!

Farmers in Franklin County to small business owners in Burlington. Democrats, Progressives and Republicans.There are thousands of Vermonters across our state supporting Deb's campaign for Governor.  Click here to join them!

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Outside Montpelier
WCAX Poll: Markowitz leads Dubie
We're with Deb!
Markowitz Announces Law Enforcement Strategy in Tough Economy, Briefed on St. Albans Anti-Meth Efforts

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz met with St. Albans Police Chief Gary Taylor to be briefed on law enforcement efforts combating methamphetamine production. She also announced SafeSecureVT, a series of initiatives designed to help law enforcement and communities during these turbulent economic times.

Markowitz vies for frontrunner status

“We need someone who can win, and that’s me,” Markowitz said in an interview with the Independent this week.

Vermont Local Officials Stand with Gubernatorial Candidate Markowitz to Announce Local Government Initiatives

Town Clerks and other local officials from across Vermont joined gubernatorial candidate Deb Markowitz today to announce components of her economic plan — JumpstartVT – specifically targeted at helping local governments.

Markowitz Support Far and Wide in Vermont, Over Rivals

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz announced that 1,812 Vermonters from 177 cities and towns across the state have invested in her campaign to jumpstart Vermont's economy.  Markowitz  raised nearly $524,000, which is twice the amount raised by her nearest Democratic opponent.

Markowitz Would Eliminate Governor's Per Diem 'Luxury'

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz demonstrated her commitment to keeping state spending under control today announcing that if elected governor she will eliminate the daily meal allowance that currently comes with the job. Markowitz said at a time when Vermonters and our state budget are suffering, a luxury like a meal stipend is out-of-touch and unaffordable.

Markowitz sets staff, investments for the final Primary stretch

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz announced several additions to her team today including a talented group of community organizers. These new additions to Markowitz’s campaign staff lay the groundwork for Get Out The Vote efforts in August, while building a competitive and professional organization for November’s general election.

Markowitz Announces Clean Energy Jobs Plan

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz continued to roll out her job creation plan, JumpstartVT, today with the launch of HomeGrownVT―a plan to grow 21st century manufacturing jobs, cut property taxes and create incentives for Vermonters implementing both small scale and large scale renewable energy projects. Markowitz announced her initiative at Sunward Solar, a Winooski high-tech company manufacturing solar hot water systems.

Markowitz Statement on Federal Delegation's Investment in High Speed Internet

"Our economic recovery cannot leave any community behind, yet job creation will not happen without high speed internet access in every community. I want to congratulate Sen. Leahy, Sen. Sanders and Congressman Welch for their advocacy and commitment to bringing high speed internet to every home in Vermont. I know that our federal delegation is doing everything in their power to turn this economy around and, as governor, I will lead our economic recovery plans with their support."

Small business support

Brattleboro Reformer

Some good news came out of Washington this week for small business owners.
Under a bill passed by the House on Thursday, a $30 billion government fund would be available for community banks to increase lending to small businesses.

The idea is similar in theory to one of Secretary of State Deb Markowitz s talking points as she tours the state as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate.

In her "Jumpstart Vermont" plan, unveiled Wednesday, Markowitz called for continued support of small business and support of entrepreneurs.

Markowitz Releases Action Plan for Vermont's Economy

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz and business leaders from across the state released JumpStartVT, an action plan for Vermont's economic future that focuses on Vermont existing businesses first, encourages Vermont's entrepreneurs and increases Vermont's highly-trained workforce for the jobs of the future.

Markowitz issues plan to aid communities
July 24, 2010

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Deb Markowitz issued plans Thursday that she said would make things easier for local municipalities. As secretary of state for the past 12 years, Markowitz said she has found these areas lacking.

Markowitz unveils local economic plan
July 24, 2010

The plan her campaign calls Local Focus Vermont, part of Markowitz’s economic plan, outlines ways the state can better serve as a partner with municipalities. The plan will create more efficiencies and save money by using existing resources more strategically, she said.

Turning governor's mansions pink
July 20, 2010

Alex Sink (D) in Florida and Meg Whitman (R) in California, both competing in toss-up contests, are a possible Nos. 7 and 8. Handel could be nine. And several other candidates could make Nos. 10, 11, and beyond. There’s Libby Mitchell (D) in Maine; Deb Markowitz (D) and Susan Bartlett (D) in Vermont; and Margaret Anderson Kelliher (D) in Minnesota.

Her motto is 'see it, solve it'
July 9, 2010
Editorial: Dems economic strategy offers a refreshing change
July 1, 2010
Front Runner
June 24, 2010
On Your Markowitz, Get Set, Go!
June 24, 2010

The Hotline

A Rasmussen Reports (IVR) poll; conducted 6/17; surveyed 500 LVs; margin of error +/- 4.4% (release, 6/23). Tested: State Sen. Susan Bartlett (D), Sec/State Deb Markowitz (D), '02 nominee/state Sen./ex-LG Doug Racine (D), '02 LG nominee/state Senate Pres. Pro Tem Peter Shumlin (D) and LG Brian Dubie (R).

Unsung public servants honored
June 21, 2010
Markowitz unveils Vt. plan
June 17, 2010
Brattleboro Reformer Candidates for gov talk budget, VY
June 17, 2010

Markowitz, the six-term Secretary of State, prefaced with creating jobs.

"We got 23,000 Vermonters who are out of work, so my top priority is to jump-start job growth," she said. "My first focus will be helping existing businesses, we got a lot of businesses ready to grow. They need access to capital, so I talk about capital investment funds and how we can help our banks meet the needs of our [businesses]."

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