Readers Blame "Good Ol' Boys," Local Government for Paltry Economic Growth

Over sixty percent of Schoharie News readers believe the greatest impediment to local economic growth is either the prevalence of a "Good Ol' Boys" attitude or the interference of local government (high taxes also received 12% of the blame). One hundred and five votes were cast in the survey since last week. 

What is the biggest economic impediment to local economic growth?

High taxes	13 (12%)
Regulations	5 (4%)
State Government	8 (7%)
"Good Ol' Boys" Attitude	38 (36%)
Local Government	26 (24%)
Low Population Density	6 (5%)
Inter-Generational Poverty	5 (4%)
The "Brain Drain"	1 (0%)
Other (please comment)	3 (2%)