WHAT: Governor Phil Scott is launching a new “Capitol for a Day” initiative, which will kick off in Rutland County onMonday, June 11. The Governor, along with members of his cabinet and extended cabinet, will spend the day in Rutland County, meeting with area constituents, lawmakers, local partners and state employees throughout the day.
The initiative aims to give regional constituencies direct access to Administration leadership, as well as giving Administration officials an opportunity to visit regional businesses, schools, community organizations and municipal offices. The Administration expects to visit each of the state’s 14 counties throughout the summer and fall.
WHEN: Monday, June 11
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Details below)
WHERE: Various locations throughout Rutland County
GOVERNOR’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE*
8:30–9:30 a.m.
Cabinet Meeting
Hangar Café, Rutland Southern VT Regional Airport,1002 Airport Rd, North Clarendon, Vt.
Who: Governor & Cabinet
11:00–11:30 a.m.
Energy Affordability Roundtable
Green Mountain Power InnovationCenter, 68-70 Merchants Row, Rutland, Vt.
Who: Governor, Public Service Commissioner June Tierney, and Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein
12:00–1:30 p.m.
Visit Otter Valley Union School
2997 Franklin St., Brandon, Vt.
Who: Governor & Cabinet
2:00–2:30 p.m.
Meet with County firefighters and Vermont Emergency Management staff
Fire Academy, 93 Davison Dr., Pittsford, Vt.
Who: Governor & Public Safety Commissioner Tom Anderson
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Roundtable: Creating a Comprehensive One-Stop Job Center
Franklin Conference Center at the Howe Center,1 Scale Ave # 92, Rutland, Vt.
Who: Governor, Rutland Mayor David Allaire,Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle,EducationSecretary Heather Bouchey, Human Services Secretary Al Gobeille, Commerce Secretary Michael Schirling, Digital Services Secretary John Quinn, Workforce Development Director David Lahr, Governor’s workforce policy leads Dustin Degree and Sarah Buxton,legislators, employment and training community partners, employers, job seekers, and service providers.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET*
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Tour Stafford Regional Technical and Career Center
Who:Education Secretary Heather Bouchey, Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle
11:00 a.m.
Visit to Woods Market Garden
93 Wood Ln., Brandon, Vt.
Who: Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts and Deputy Secretary Alyson Eastman
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Rutland Regional Chamber of Commerce Lodging Partner Roundtable
50 Merchants Row, Rutland, Vt.
Who: Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Downtown Rutland Redevelopment Authority Lunch and Tour
Begins at City Hall,1 Strongs Ave., Rutland City, Vt.
Who: Commerce Secretary Michael Schirling, Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein, Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight and Housing Commissioner Katie Buckley
1:00 p.m.
Visit to Thomas Dairy
2096 Route 7 Rutland Town, Vt.
Who: Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts and Deputy Secretary Alyson Eastman
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Visit toFair Haven Visitor Center
1356 Prospect St., Fair Haven, Vt.
Who: Administration Secretary Susanne Young, Buildings & General Services Commissioner Chris Cole, and Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight
2:00 p.m.
Discussion about Creative Economy and the Paramount Theater
Paramount Theater,30 Center St., Rutland, Vt.
Who: Housing Commissioner Katie Buckley
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Tour of GMP’s Innovation Home
60 Cleveland Ave., Rutland, Vt.
Who: Public Service Commissioner June Tierney
3:00 p.m.
Site Visit to Gifford Woods State Park
34 Gifford Woods Rd., Killington, Vt.
Who: Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore and Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight
3:00 –3:45 p.m.
Neighborworks of Western Vermont Tour of NW Neighborhood Revitalization Project
114 Park Ave., Rutland City, Vt.
Who: Commerce Secretary Michael Schirling and Housing Commissioner Katie Buckley