Governor Scott's 'Capital for a Day' heads to Chittenden County

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his cabinet will be in Chittenden County on Thursday, October 24 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 other events which are not open to the general public.

Follow along on social media using the #VTCapital4aDay hashtag.

WHEN:                Thursday, October 24, 2024

                             8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

(Details below)                               

WHERE:              Various locations throughout Chittenden County.

GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Cabinet Meeting

Josh’s House, 162 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester

Who: Governor Phil Scott, members of the Executive Cabinet

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Tour and Visit Rothspeed

Rothspeed, 335 Westford-Milton Road, Milton

Who: Governor Phil Scott, members of the Executive Cabinet

*Following this event, Governor Scott will be available to answer questions from the media.

11 am - noon.

Tour and Visit Glavel Manufacturing Facility

Glavel, 131 Red Pine Circle, Essex

Who: Governor Phil Scott, members of the Executive Cabinet

1:15 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Tour and Visit Part 2 Afterschool Programs

Camels Hump Middle School and Richmond Elementary School, 280 State Drive, Richmond

Who: Governor Phil Scott, Education Secretary Zoie Saunders, Children and Families Deputy Commissioner Janet McLaughlin

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.

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps and Serve, Earn and Learn Tour and Discussion

VYCC, 1949 East Main Street, Richmond

Who: Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore, Interim Education Deputy Secretary Jill Briggs-Campbell

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Tour and Visit Mama’s Farm

Mama’s Farm, 455 Mountain View Road, Williston

Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Tour and Visit Velan Valve

Velan Valve, 94 Avenue C, Williston

Who: Labor Commissioner Mike Harrington, Labor Deputy Commissioner Dustin Degree

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Westford Public Library Tour

Westford Public Library, 1717 Vermont Route 128, Westford

Who: Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo, Assistant State Librarian Janette Shaffer

11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Tour Stone Corral Brewery and Wastewater Program Discussion

Stone Corral Brewery, 83 Huntington Road, Richmond

Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight, Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Charles Martin, Environmental Conservation Commissioner Jason Batchelder

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

University of Vermont Miller Research and Educational Center Cow Milking

UVM Miller Research and Educational Center, 500 Spear Street, South Burlington

Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Milton Public Library Tour

Milton Public Library, 39 Bombardier Road, Milton

Who: Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo, Assistant State Librarian Janette Shaffer

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Tour and Visit Bolton Valley Resort

Bolton Valley Resort, 4302 Bolton Valley Access Road, Bolton

Who: Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein, Housing and Community Development Commissioner Alex Farrell, Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Brett Long, Environmental Conservation Jason Batchelder

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tour 1st Republic Brewery

1st Republic Brewery, 39 River Road, #6, Essex Junction

Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Liquor Licensee Discussion

Foam Brewers, 112 Lake Street, Burlington

Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight, Digital Services Secretary Denise Reilly-Hughes

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Service Oriented Tax Administration and Tax Policy Highlights from the 2024 Legislative Session

Lake Champlain Chamber, 60 Main Street #100, Burlington

Who: Tax Commissioner Craig Bolio

1:30 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.

Deborah Rawson Memorial Library Tour

Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, 8 River Road, Jericho

Who: Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo, Assistant State Librarian Janette Shaffer

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Education Finance Overview for Tax Payers

Lake Champlain Chamber, 60 Main Street #100, Burlington

Who: Tax Senior Fiscal Analyst Jake Feldman

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Visit Burlington Bay

Burlington Bay, 125 Battery Street, Burlington

Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tour and Visit Alliance Group

Alliance Group, 6 David Drive, Essex Junction

Who: Labor Commissioner Mike Harrington, Labor Deputy Commissioner Dustin Degree

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Healthcare Roundtable

UVM Home Health and Hospice, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester

Who: Human Services Secretary Jenney Samuelson, Director of Healthcare Reform Brendan Krause, Health Commissioner Mark Levine, Vermont Health Access Commissioner DaShawn Groves, Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living Deputy Commissioner Megan Tierney-Ward, Mental Health Deputy Commissioner Samantha Sweet

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Jericho Town Library Tour

Jericho Town Library, 7 Jericho Center Circle, Jericho

Who: Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo, Assistant State Librarian Janette Shaffer

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Retail Theft Discussion

Shopping Bag, 166 North Street, Burlington

Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight

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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