Tour to Include “Defending Our Democracy” Presentation on Election Security and Administration
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos has announced the dates and locations for his fifth biennial Transparency Tour. Throughout late October and November Secretary Condos will travel to several locations across Vermont to provide training and facilitate discussion on Vermont’s transparency laws; Vermont’s Public Records Act, and Open Meeting Law.
“The public’s right to know is enshrined in our Vermont Constitution,” said Secretary Condos. “Vermonters deserve openness and transparency in government. By educating municipal and state employees, elected officials, and engaged residents on the requirements of government under Vermont’s Open Meeting Laws and the Public Records Act, I hope to help government officials of all stripes better serve Vermonters.”
Government officials at all levels, from local volunteer board and commission members, to elected officials and state employees, and interested members of the public, are invited and encouraged to attend.
For the first time, this year’s Transparency Tour will include an overview of Vermont’s election procedures, and the steps the Secretary of State’s office is taking to ensure the integrity and security of our elections, titled “Defending Our Democracy.” With the 2020 elections just around the corner, Vermonters increasingly want to know that their votes are safe, secure and will count on Election Day.
As a longtime proponent of transparency and openness in government, Secretary Condos looks forward to engaging attendees in an informative discussion on the requirements of government officials, and the rights of Vermont citizens.
“With trust in government at an all-time low, I believe that sunshine is the best disinfectant,” said Secretary Condos. “Let the sun shine in!”
All events will be held from 6-8pm. Dates and locations are as follows:
October 28th Hartford Hartford Municipal Building, Room 2, 171 Bridge Street
October 29th Williston Williston Town Hall, 2nd Floor, 7900 Williston Road
November 5th Rutland Rutland Free Library, Fox Room, 10 Court Street
November 6th Barre Barre Town Offices, 149 Websterville Road, Websterville
November 7th Middlebury Ilsley Public Library, Community Room, 75 Main Street
November 13th Brattleboro Brattleboro Town Hall, Selectboard Meeting Room, 230 Main Street
November 14th Stowe Stowe Town Hall/Akeley Memorial Building, 67 Main Street
November 20th St. Johnsbury St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street
November 21st St. Albans St. Albans Town Hall, 579 Lake Road
Source: www.sec.state.vt.us 10.21.2019