Vermont Business Magazine The Scott Administration will head to Chittenden County on Tuesday, December 17 for its Capitol for a Day initiative, a 14-county tour launched by the Governor in 2018. After launching the second round this summer, the administration is revisiting each county over the next several months. Capitol for a Day gives local constituents, municipal government leaders and other partners the opportunity to connect directly with state leadership and staff.
“This initiative has been tremendously rewarding and productive,” said Governor Scott. “It’s been great to get back to each county, with the opportunity to see new local programs and projects, as well as hear from Vermonters about the challenges they face and the impact of the work we’re doing in Montpelier.”
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WHEN: Tuesday, December 17
WHERE: Various locations throughout Chittenden County.
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Appearance on The Morning Drive with Marcus and Kurt
Listen live on WVMT 96.3 FM/620 AM
Who: Governor Scott; Administration Secretary Susanne Young; and Education Secretary Dan French
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Cabinet Meeting
Vermont SportsCar/Subaru Motorsports USA, 85 Gonyeau Rd., Milton
Who: Governor Scott; cabinet; extended cabinet; and legislators
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Exit 17 Tour
Beauregard Equipment, 28 Jasper Mine Rd., Colchester
Who: Governor Scott; and Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Visit & Tour McNeil Generating Station
McNeil Generating Station
111 Intervale Rd., Burlington
Who: Governor Scott; Public Service Commissioner June Tierney; Forests, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Michael Snyder; Forests, Parks and Recreation Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln; Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; Buildings and General Services Commissioner Chris Cole; Forests, Parks and Recreation Director of Forests Danielle Fitzko; Natural Resources Office of Planning and Policy Director Billy Coster; Burlington Electric Department General Manager Darren Springer; Plant Manager Dave MacDonnell; Senior Generation Engineer Paul Pikna; Director of Policy and Planning James Gibbons; and Chief Forester Betsy Lesnikoski
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Roundtable on Vaping
Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine St. #4864, Burlington
Who: Governor Scott; Human Services Secretary Mike Smith; Commissioner of Health Dr. Mark Levine; Education Secretary Daniel French; and additional cabinet members
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Visit Burlington Technical Center Aviation Program (Burlington International Airport)
1200 Airport Dr., Burlington*
Who: Governor Scott; and Education Secretary Daniel French
*Directions: Go to 3060 Williston Rd., South Burlington then turn onto Valley Rd. Go to the end of the road until reaching Gate 13
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Visit Finney Crossing Development
Finney Crossing, 24 Kettlepond Ln., Williston
Who: Governor Scott; Commerce Secretary Lindsay Kurrle; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; Housing and Community Development Commissioner Josh Hanford; and Human Services Secretary Mike Smith
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mental Health & Public Safety Roundtable Discussion
Williston Fire Department, 645 Talcott Rd., Williston
Who: Governor Scott; Public Safety Commissioner Michael Schirling; Human Services Secretary Michael Smith; Mental Health Department Commissioner Sarah Squirrell; Howard Center Street and Community Outreach Teams; and local law enforcement and first responders
This schedule is subject to change.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET
9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Understanding Your Education Property Tax
Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, 60 Main St., Burlington
Who: Acting Tax Commissioner Craig Bolio; and Tax Economist and Director of Policy Douglas Farnham
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Visit Bia Diagnositcs
480 Hercules Dr., Colchester
Who: Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Vermont Career Resources: Thinking Outside the Box in Your Job Search, Resume Tips and Interviewing Best Practices
Burlington Career Resource Center, 63 Pearl St., Burlington
Who: Local Veterans Employer Representative Lloyd Goodrow; and Human Resources Talent Acquisition Consultant Bill Meirs
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Visit Mount Mansfield Unified High School
211 Browns Trace, Jericho
Who: Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Proposed Affordable Housing Site Visit with Champlain Housing Trust
Colchester Affordable Housing, 242 Severance Rd., Colchester*
Who: Housing and Community Development Commissioner Josh Hanford; Champlain Housing Trust Officials; and Town of Colchester Officials
*Use pull-off area for parking and walk down driveway
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Visit Milton Town Supervisory District Central Office
42 Herrick Ave., Milton
Who: Education Secretary Daniel French; and Superintendent Amy Rex
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Visit Milton Middle School
42 Herrick Ave., Milton
Who: Education Secretary Daniel French
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Visit Vermont Prototype
156 Acorn Ln. #109, Colchester
Who: Commerce Secretary Lindsay Kurrle
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Visit Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
179 S. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington
Who: Human Services Secretary Mike Smith; and Acting Labor Commissioner Michael Harrington
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A Discussion Regarding Legislation, State Finance and Prewritten Software Accessed Remotely
Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, 60 Main St., Burlington
Who: Digital Services Secretary John Quinn; Finance and Management Commissioner Adam Greshin; Acting Tax Commissioner Craig Bolio; and Tax Economist and Director of Policy Douglas Farnham
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
City of Winooski Housing & Community Development Projects
Community College of Vermont Building, 1 Abenaki Way, Room 406, Winooski
Who: Housing and Community Development Commissioner Josh Hanford; city officials; and development partners
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Visit Westford Elementary School
146 Brookside Rd., Westford
Who: Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Visit Treehouse Hardwood
1891 Williston Rd. #23, South Burlington
Who: Commerce Secretary Lindsay Kurrle; and Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein
1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Active Forest Management and Outdoor Recreation in the Hinesburg Town Forest
Hinesburg Town Forest, Economou Rd., Huntington
Who: Forests, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Michael Snyder; Forests, Parks and Recreation Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln; Forests, Parks and Recreation Director of Forests Danielle Fitzko; Forests, Parks and Recreation Director of Lands Administration and Recreation Becca Washburn; Chittenden County Forester Ethan Tapper; and Mickey Stone from Fellowship of the Wheel
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Agency of Administration Discussion: Community Grants and Procurement, Library Services, State Onboarding and Training, Tax Overview and the State Budgeting Process
South Burlington Public Library, University Mall, 155 Dorset St., South Burlington
Who: Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Acting Tax Commissioner Craig Bolio; State Librarian Jason Broughton; Human Resources Commissioner Beth Fastiggi; Finance and Management Commissioner Adam Greshin; and Buildings and General Services Commissioner Chris Cole
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Visit South Burlington Emergency Repair Project
Muddy Brook (Project is located at the point where Kimball Ave. in South Burlington becomes Marshall Ave. in Willston)
Who: Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn; Transportation Project Manager Joel Perrigo; and Transportation Project Manager Sven Scriber
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Adding Value to Forest Products in Chittenden County
Clifford Lumber, 24 Gardner Cir., Hinesburg
Who: Forests, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Michael Snyder; Forests, Parks and Recreation Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln; Forests, Parks and Recreation Director of Forests Danielle Fitzko; Chittenden County Forester Ethan Tapper; and Clifford Lumber Owner Lynn Gardner
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Visit VTC, Williston Campus
201 Lawrence Pl., Williston
Who: Education Secretary Daniel French; and Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey
Please note, events and meetings that are not open to the general public are not listed.
This schedule is subject to change.