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Local Government Day in the Legislature
Presented by:
VERMONT LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS
and the Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
Montpelier, Vermont
Who Should Attend and Why:
This special day at the Vermont State House allows local officials to learn firsthand about the status of pending legislation from VLCT and Vermont Municipal Clerks’ and Treasurers’ Association representatives, attend legislative hearings, and speak with their representatives and senators at the Vermont Legislature. The morning’s agenda will include policy briefing roundtable discussions on transportation revenues and priorities conducted by VTrans Secretary Brian Searles, public safety
and corrections by Rutland Mayor Chris Louras, and homestead filings and property tax issues led by a representative of the Tax Department’s Outreach Office. Newly re-elected Governor Peter Shumlin has been invited to speak at the luncheon.
Cost: $40.00.
Agenda
8:15 – 9:00 a.m. Registration at the Capitol Plaza Hotel
Light continental breakfast will be provided.
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Explanation of Day’s Events
John Hollar, Mayor, City of Montpelier
Hunter Rieseberg, VLCT President
Sandra Pinsonault, VMCTA President
9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Policy Briefing Roundtables
Transportation Revenues and Priorities, Brian Searles, Secretary, VTrans
Public Safety and Corrections,
Christopher Louras, Mayor, Rutland City
Homestead Filings and Property Tax Issues, Tax Department Outreach Office
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Walk to State House
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. State House Tour
David Schütz, State House Curator, and Assistants
10:00 – Noon Attend House and Senate Committee Meetings
TBD (See VLCT website for updates)
12:00 – 12:15 p.m. Return to Capitol Plaza
12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon with Legislators at Capitol Plaza
Governor Peter Shumlin (invited)
1:45 – 2:00 p.m. Walk to State House
2:00 p.m. Cookies in the Cafeteria
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Attend House and Senate Committee Meetings
Observe floor action in House and Senate Chambers
3:00 p.m. Conclusion
