MONTPELIER, Vt. -
Vermonters can weigh in on some of the most controversial issues from decriminizalizing marijuana to increasing the gas tax.
It's all part of State Senator Bill Doyle's Town Meeting Day survey. The survey covers 14 different areas, including many concerning issues that are being debated in Montpelier right now.
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From the state continuing the fight to close Vermont Yankee to a temporary ban on more wind power development, Vermonters can mark their choice in the 2013 Town Meeting Day survey.
Another controversial issue on the survey this year is number seven. Should sugar sweetened beverages be taxed?
Supporters say it will help fight obesity. A bill proposes adding a penny tax to every ounce of sugar sweetened drinks including soda.
"It would be extra money for people that don't have the money," says Josh Maple.
This year Vermont legislators are also considering decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. It's question three on the survey.
"I don't think marijuana should be considered a criminal thing. If anything, alcohol is not considered a criminal thing unless you're drinking and driving or you're underage and I sort of feel the same way about marijuana," says Kate Vernon.
Also on the survey whether the gas tax should go up to fill a budget gap and be used to pay for roads and bridges.
"I think there needs to be a more fundamental how this is all worked out than just a surtax," says Mason Singer.
Last year some 12,000 people filled the survey out and we should know the results in early April.
