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 Grand Isle County on Thursday, 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.”
WHEN: Thursday, September 25, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Details below)
WHERE: Various locations throughout Grand Isle County.
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Cabinet Meeting
Apple Island Resort, 71 U.S. Route 2, South Hero
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
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Hospitality Workforce Discussion
252 U.S. Route 2, South Hero
Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight, Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Heather Pelham, Labor Commissioner Kenda Smith
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Tour Ed Weed Fish Culture Station
14 Bell Hill Road, Grand Isle
Who: Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore, Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jason Batchelder
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Tour Pigasus Meats
20 East Shore Road, South Hero
Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Tour Alburgh Family Clubhouse
64 Missile Base Road, Alburgh
Who: Commerce and Community Development Deputy Secretary Tayt Brooks, Housing and Community Development Commissioner Alex Farrell, Housing and Community Development Deputy Commissioner Nate Formalarie
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Tour Alburgh Community Education Center
45 Champlain Street, Alburgh
Who: Education Secretary Zoie Saunders, Education Deputy Secretary Jill Briggs Campbell
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Tour Grand Isle Free Library
10 Hyde Road, Grand Isle
Who: Libraries Commissioner and State Librarian Catherine Delneo
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tour Hackett’s Orchard
86 South Street, South Hero
Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Visit Keeler Bay (802Spirits Store)
500 U.S. Route 2, South Hero
Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Business Roundtable
Kraemer and Kin Brewery, 3517 U.S. Route 2, North Hero
Who: Commerce and Community Development Deputy Secretary Tayt Brooks, Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Heather Pelham, Labor Commissioner Kendal Smith
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Tour Grand Isle School
224 U.S. Route 2, Grand Isle
Who: Education Secretary Sanders, Education Deputy Secretary Briggs Campbell
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tour Worthen Library
28 Community Lane, South Hero
Who: Libraries Commissioner and State Librarian Catherine Delneo
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tour Muriel’s of Vermont
3537 U.S. Route 2, North Hero
Who: Commerce and Community Development Deputy Secretary Tayt Brooks
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Liquor Licensee Discussion
Shore Acres Restaurant, 237 Shore Acres Drive, North Hero
Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight, Financial Regulation Deputy Commissioner Mary Block, Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Heather Pelham
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tour Lovestock Farm
258 West Shore Road, Grand Isle
Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tour North Hero State Park
3803 Lakeview Drive, North Hero
Who: Forests, Parks, and Recreation State Park Director Nate McKeen
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Visit Island Auto Haven
122 U.S. Route 2, Grand Isle
Who: Commerce and Community Development Deputy Secretary Tayt Brooks, Housing and Community Development Deputy Commissioner Nate Formalarie
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wine Making in Vermont
Ellison Estates Vineyard, 69 East Shore North, Grand Isle
Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight, Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
Please note, events and meetings that are not open to the general public are not listed.
This schedule is subject to change.
9.22.2025. Governor. 109 State Street | The Pavilion | Montpelier, VT 05609-0101 | www.vermont.gov
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