Governor’s 14 County Tour Brings State Government to the Vermonters Statewide
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his cabinet will be in Bennington County on Friday, December 5 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.”
WHEN: Friday, December 5, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Details below)
WHERE: Various locations throughout Bennington County.
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Cabinet Meeting
Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, 1005 Hildene Road, Manchester
Who: Governor Phil Scott, members of his Cabinet
The Governor’s public schedule will be updated and is subject to change.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Visit and Tour R.K. Kittay Public Library
2827 Vermont Route 153, Rupert
Who: State Librarian and Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo, Assistant State Librarian Tom McMurdo
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wage and Hour Seminar
Department of Labor, 200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Suite 2, Bennington
Who: Department of Labor staff
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hospitality Workforce and Liquor Licensee Discussion
Kimpton Taconic, 3835 Main Street, Manchester
Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight, Labor Deputy Commissioner Chris Winters, Financial Regulation Deputy Commissioner Mary Block
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tour and Visit Mt. Anthony Tree Farm
3474 Route 346, North Pownal
Who: Agriculture, Food & Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Roundtable on Employment Support for New Americans
Bennington County Multicultural Community Center, 120 Union Street, Bennington
Who: Labor Commissioner Kendal Smith, community partners
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Healthcare Roundtable
Southwest Vermont Medical Center, 100 Hospital Drive, Bennington
Who: Human Services Secretary Jenney Samuelson, Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living Commissioner Jill Bowen, Vermont Health Access Commissioner DaShawn Groves, Health Commissioner Rick Hildebrant
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tour of Village Garage Distillery
107 Depot Street, Bennington
Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Visit and Tour Martha Canfield Public Library
528 East Arlington Road, Arlington
Who: State Librarian and Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo, Assistant State Librarian Tom McMurdo
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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