Governor’s 14 County Tour Brings State Government to the Vermonters Statewide
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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his cabinet will be in Orleans County on Wednesday, September 25 for its Capital for a Day 14-county tour.
Governor Scott first launched this initiative in June 2018, and he and his cabinet visited all 14 counties over the following 10 months. Capital for a Day gives local constituents, municipal government leaders and other partners the opportunity to connect directly with state leadership and staff.
“Spending a day in each county gives us an opportunity to hear directly from Vermonters, see the good things happening in their communities and understand how decisions made in Montpelier are impacting them,” said Governor Scott. “In the past, challenges identified on these visits led us to make historic investments in wastewater systems to support economic growth, strengthen our CTE centers, collaborate on public safety issues and more.”
In addition to the public schedule listed below, Governor Scott and members of his cabinet will participate in meetings to discuss municipal flood response and recovery, public safety, and challenges business owners are facing which are not open to the general public.
Follow along on social media using the #VTCapital4aDay hashtag.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
(Details below)
WHERE: Various locations throughout Orleans County.
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Cabinet Meeting
North Country Union High School, 209 Veterans Avenue, Newport
Who: Governor Phil Scott, members of the Executive Cabinet
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Public Safety Roundtable
Newport Gateway Center, 84 Fyfe Drive, Newport
Who: Governor Phil Scott, Public Safety Commissioner Jen Morrison, Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn
*Following this event, Governor Scott will be available to answer questions from the media
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Telecom and Energy Roundtable
Orleans Country Club, 316 Country Club Lane, Orleans
Who: Governor Phil Scott, Public Service Commissioner June Tierney
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visit Glover Sensory Trail
Glover Park, Line Drive (off VT Route 122)
Who: Governor Phil Scott, Racial Equity Director Xusana Davis
The schedule is subject to change.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Tour and Visit Lavender Essentials of Vermont
2103 Herrick Road, Derby
Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Chief Operating Officer Nicole Dubuque
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Housing Roundtable
Sacred Heart School, 119 Clermont Terrace, Newport
Who: Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle, Housing and Community Development Deputy Commissioner Nate Formalarie
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Tour and Visit Built By Newport
450 Main Street, Newport
Who: Labor Deputy Commissioner Dustin Degree
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Tour and Visit E-Z Rink
104 Main Street, Derby Line
Who: Buildings and General Services Commissioner Jennifer Fitch, Buildings and General Services Deputy Commissioner David DiBiase
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Tour and Visit Newport Town School
4212 Vermont Route 105, Newport Center
Who: Interim Education Secretary Zoie Saunders
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Coventry Elementary School Playground Tour
Sacred Heart School, 348 U.S. Route 5, Coventry
Who: Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle, Housing and Community Development Deputy Commissioner Nate Formalarie, Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Brett Long
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Liquor Licensee Discussion
Eastside Restaurant, 47 Landing Street, Newport
Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight, Digital Services Secretary Denise Reilly-Hughes, Labor Deputy Commissioner Dustin Degree
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Visit Eagle Point Wildlife Management Area
Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, 2 Woodlawn Ave, Newport
Who: Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore, Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Charles Martin, Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Chris Herrick
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Tour and Visit MKVT Farm
1498 Mud Island Road, Glover
Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Chief Operating Officer Nicole Dubuque
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Tour and Visit William H. & Lucy F. Rand Memorial Library
160 Railroad Street, Suite 2, North Troy
Who: Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Service Oriented Tax Administration in Vermont and Tax Policy Highlights from the 2024 Legislative Session
Irasburg Town hall, 1 Park Avenue, Irasburg
Who: Tax Commissioner Craig Bolio
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Healthcare Roundtable Discussion
Northeast Kingdom Human Services, 181 Crawford Farm Road, Newport
Who: Human Services Secretary Jenney Samuelson, Mental Health Commissioner Emily Hawes, Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine, Vermont Health Access Commissioner DaShawn Groves
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Visit Barton Golf Club
548 Telfer Hill Road, Barton
Who: Buildings and General Services Commissioner Jennifer Fitch, Buildings and General Services Deputy Commissioner David DiBiase
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tour and Visit Jones Memorial Library
1 Water Street, Orleans
Who: Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Education Finance Overview for Taxpayers
Irasburg Town Hall, 1 Park Avenue, Irasburg
Who: Tax Commissioner Craig Bolio
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Tour Barton Public Library
100 Church Street, Barton
Who: Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo
Please note, events and meetings that are not open to the general public are not listed.
This schedule is subject to change.
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