WHAT: The Scott Administration will be in Essex County on Monday, February 24 for its Capitol for a Day initiative, a 14-county tour launched by the Governor in 2018.
Capitol for a Day gives local constituents, municipal government leaders and other partners the opportunity to connect directly with state leadership and staff.
“I’m really looking forward to visiting Essex County again, as it’s a top example of why we’ve undertaken this initiative,” said Governor Scott. “Capitol for a Day is about listening to those we don’t get to hear from every day in Montpelier. We need to understand how policies impact Essex, Orleans, Bennington and other counties differently than they do in Chittenden or Washington counties.”
Follow along on social media using the #VTCapitol4aDay hashtag.
WHEN:Monday, February 24 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Details below)
WHERE: Various locations throughout Essex County.
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m
Cabinet Meeting
Beecher Falls Volunteer Fire Department, 1252 VT Route 253, Beecher Falls
Who: Governor Scott; cabinet; extended cabinet; and legislators
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Tour of Ethan Allen Sawmill
1280 VT Route 253, Beecher Falls
Who: Governor Scott; Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; Forests, Parks & Recreation Commissioner (FPR) Michael Snyder; and FPR Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tour of Canaan Career Technical Center and Discussion of Vermont/New Hampshire Interstate Committee
Canaan High School, 99 School St., Canaan
Who: Governor Scott; Education Secretary Dan French; Acting Labor Commissioner Michael Harrington; Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) Commissioner Michael Snyder; and FPR Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet with North Country Chamber of Commerce
April's Maple, 6507 VT Route 114, Canaan
Who: Governor Scott; cabinet; extended cabinet; regional business leaders; and legislators
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tour Sweet Tree Holdings
1 Sweet Tree Lane, Island Pond
Who: Governor Scott; Public Service Commissioner June Tierney; Public Service Director of Efficiency & Energy Services T.J. Poor; Public Service Energy Program Specialist Barry Murphy; Agriculture Deputy Secretary Alyson Eastman; Agricultural Development Division Section Chief Laura Ginsburg; Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) Commissioner Michael Snyder; FPR Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln; Vermont Electric Cooperative Energy Services Planner Lisa Morris; Vermont Electric Cooperative Newport Operations Supervisor Chris Lawson; Vermont Electric Cooperative Newport Group Leader Mark Hinton; Efficiency Vermont Associate Director, Utility Service Integration Paul Lambert; Efficiency Vermont C&I Energy Engineering Consultant John Thibeault; and Sweet Tree Holdings Chief Operating Officer Joseph J. Russo, Jr.
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Community Health Discussion
Island Pond Health & Dental Center, 82 Maple St., Island Pond
Who: Governor Scott; and Human Services Secretary Mike Smith
This schedule is subject to change.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET
9:15 a.m - 10:00 a.m.
Meeting With Northest Kingdom Community Action (Serving Essex, Orleans and Caledonia counties)
253 Gale St., Newport
Who: Education Secretary Daniel French
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Tour & Visit April's Maple
6507 VT Route 114, Canaan
Who: Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore; Agriculture Deputy Secretary Alyson Eastman; Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) Commissioner Michael Snyder; FPR Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln; and Agriculture Development Section Chief Laura Ginsburg
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Agency of Administration Group Presentation and Discussion
Lunenburg and Concord Town Offices, 9 West Main St., Lunenburg
Who: Human Resources Commissioner Beth Fastiggi; Buildings and General Services Commissioner Chris Cole; Finance and Management Commissioner Adam Greshin; and State Librarian Jason Broughton
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Vermont/New Hampshire Interstate Committee Discussion
Canaan High School, 99 School St., Canaan
Who: Education Secretary Daniel French
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tour Sparrow Arc Farm
6650 VT Route 102, Guildhall
Who: Agriculture Deputy Secretary Alyson Eastman; and Agricultural Development Section Chief Laura Ginsburg
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Understanding Your Education Property Tax
Island Pond Welcome Center, 11 Birch St., Island Pond
Who: Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Education Secretary Daniel French; Tax Commissioner Craig Bolio; and Tax Economist and Director of Policy Douglas Farnham
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Discussion: Tax Policy in the 2020 Legislative Session
Island Pond Welcome Center, 11 Birch St., Island Pond
Who: Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Tax Commissioner Craig Bolio; and Tax Economist and Director of Policy Douglas Farnham
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Visit Brighton/Island Pond Northeast Kingdom Recreation Destination
Island Pond Welcome Center, 11 Birch St., Island Pond
Who: Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore; Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) Commissioner Michael Snyder; FPR Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln; FPR Director Becca Washburn; Joel Cope, Town of Brighton; Maria Young, Northwoods Stewardship Center; Jeanne Gervais, VOREC member & Brighton Chamber of Commerce; Karrie Thomas, Northern Forest Canoe Trail and VOREC member; Rob Simpson, new recreation business owner; Outdoor Rec Director Paul Chambers; Reno Gervais and Stacy Roese, Tri-County ATV Club; Pete Perdersen and Jamie Budrewicz, the Lakeshore Association; and Steve Agius, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
Please note, events and meetings that are not open to the general public are not listed.
This schedule is subject to change.