Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his cabinet will be in Windsor County on Tuesday, July 30 to kick off a new round of the 14-county tour, Capitol for a Day. Governor Scott launched the tour in June 2017, and he and his cabinet visited all 14 counties over the following 10 months. The group is now relaunching the initiative and will revisit each county over the next several months.
“While we have a small state, each region has its own unique character, offerings and people, which is why it’s so important to get out and meet people where they are,” said Governor Scott. “These visits have proven to be invaluable as we work to expand economic growth to every corner of the state.”
Capitol for a Day gives local constituents, municipal government leaders and other partners the opportunity to connect directly with state leadership and staff.
Follow along on social media using the #VTCapitol4aDay hashtag.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 30
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Various locations throughout Windsor County.
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
Cabinet Meeting
The Fullerton Inn, 40 The Common, Chester, VT
Who: Governor Scott; cabinet; extended cabinet; and legislators
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Tour of Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF)
SSCF, 700 Charlestown Rd, Springfield, VT
Who: Governor Scott; Agency of Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Agency of Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn; Acting Secretary of Human Services Martha Maksym Dept. of Corrections Commissioner Mike Touchette;
*Members of the media who would like to attend, please contact Ethan Latour by Monday July 29 by 2:30 p.m.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Panel discussion on Tax Issues, Act 250, and Economic Development
LISTEN Center, 42 Maple Street, White River Junction
Who: Governor Scott; Agency of Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Mike Schirling; Dept. of Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Brett Long; Department of Taxes Tax Economist and Director of Policy Douglas Farnham; Department of Housing & Community Development Director of Community Planning + Revitalization Chris Cochran; and Agency of Natural Resources Director of Natural Resources Planning Billy Coster
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Tour and Lunch at Scotland House
8826 Woodstock Road, Quechee
Who: Governor Scott; cabinet; and extended cabinet
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
‘TICK TALK’ Press Conference at Billings Farm and Museum
69 Old River Rd., Woodstock, VT
Who: Governor Scott; Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts; Dept. of Health Commissioner Mark Levine
*Please note: This will serve as the Governor’s weekly press conference
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Editorial Board Meeting with the Vermont Standard
Woodstock Inn, 14 The Green, Woodstock, VT
Who: Governor Scott, Agency of Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Mike Schirling; Department of Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Brett Long
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Bike Ride at Suicide Six with WAMBA and RAASTA
Suicide Six base, 247 Stage Road, South Pomfret
Who: Governor Scott; cabinet; and extended cabinet
Please note, this schedule is subject to change
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Tour and Visit Green Mountain Children’s Center
92 Farm View Drive, Hartford, VT
Who: Agency of Education’s General Counsel, Emily Simmons
10:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Richardson Family Farm Tour and Conversation
18 Richardson Farm Rd, Woodstock, VT
Who: Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Visit and Meet with Hartness State Airport Commission and Business Partners
15 Airport Road, North Springfield
Who: Agency of Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn; Aviation Operations Manager Rollin Tebbetts
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tech Tuesdays: Group Sessions on Digital Literacy and Computer, Tablet and Smartphone Skill Sets
Norwich Public Library 368 Main Street, Norwich, VT
Who: State Librarian Jason Broughton
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Woodstock Farmers Market Tour and Conversation
979 West Woodstock Rd, Woodstock, VT
Who: Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
The 2019 Legislative Session and Legislative Changes Impacting Taxation
Norwich Public Library, 368 Main St, Norwich
Who: Department of Finance and Management Commissioner Adam Greshin; Department of Taxes Tax Economist and Director of Policy Douglas Farnham
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Visit and Tour at Upper Valley Haven
713 Hartford Ave, White River Junction, VT
Who: Acting Secretary Martha Maksym
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Connecting Library Services with Senior Centers
The Hartford Library, Inc.
1587 Maple Street, Hartford, VT 05047
Who: State Librarian Jason Broughton
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
A Roundtable Discussion Regarding Taxation of Prewritten Software Accessed Remotely
Norwich Public Library, 368 Main St, Norwich
Who: Department of Taxes Tax Economist and Director of Policy Douglas Farnham
4 Town Community Meeting (Tunbridge, Strafford, Royalton and Sharon)
Sharon Academy, 79 VT-132, Sharon, VT 05065
Who: Agency of Commerce and Community Development Deputy Secretary Ted Brady
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Meet with Windsor County Emergency Management Personnel, Firefighters and EMTs
Windsor Fire Department, 29 Union St., Windsor, VT
Who: Dept. of Public Safety Deputy Commissioner Chris Herrick; Vermont Emergency Management Director Erica Bornemann; Division of Fire and Safety Director Michael Desrochers; Representatives from the Department of Health
Please note, these schedules are subject to change