This Wednesday, 11/6, from 6-8pm, the Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos will be holding his biennial Transparency Tour in Barre, at the Barre Town Offices (149 Websterville Road, Websterville).

The purpose of the Transparency Tour is to provide an in-depth training on, and discussion of, Vermont's Transparency Laws; the Open Meeting Law and Public Records Act. Government has a responsibility to be transparent at all times, and our goal in the Secretary of State's office is to make sure that all government officials understand their responsibilities under the law to best serve Vermonters, and that residents have the tools and knowledge to hold their government accountable.

Government officials at all levels, from local volunteer board and commission members, to elected officials and state employees, and interested members of the public, are invited and encouraged to attend.

For the first time, this year's Transparency Tour will include an overview of Vermont's election procedures, and the steps the Secretary of State's office is taking to ensure the integrity and security of our elections, titled "Defending Our Democracy." With the 2020 elections just around the corner, Vermonters increasingly want to know that their votes are safe, secure and will count on Election Day.

As a longtime proponent of transparency and openness in government, Secretary Condos looks forward to engaging attendees in an informative discussion on the requirements of government officials, and the rights of Vermont citizens.

We hope that you will join us on Wednesday to discuss government transparency, and the work we're doing to make sure that every vote cast is secure and protected.

You do not need to RSVP to attend, but you can find more information, and let us know you're coming on our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1835900149888735/.

You can also email secretary@sec.state.VT.us with any questions you may have, or call 802-828-2148 with any questions about the event.

Thanks – see you Wednesday!

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