I wanted folks to be aware of a public hearing coming right up put on by the Rural Economic Development Working Group of the Vermont House. I am a member of this bi-partisan group of legislators who focus on bills supporting the rural economy. This year, we are looking to put together a bill of initiatives in this area and look forward to input from our constituents. What follows is the press release with the information. Thanks for your attention, and your input would be great.
Peter
The Rural Economic Development Working Group (REDWnG) of the Vermont House of Representatives invites Vermonters to share thoughts on how to sustain and grow the economy in rural areas of the state.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 2, 5-7 pm.
Where: Online Zoom
Who: Vermonters with constructive ideas to share.
In 2017 and 2019 REDWnG hosted public hearings before the start of the legislative session. As a result of those hearings, members of RDWnG proposed or supported legislation that: helped lower worker's compensation rates for the logging industry; dramatically increased support for community based high speed internet projects; provided funding for small community wastewater systems; increased funding for Working Lands [farm, food and forest] enterprises; funded a grant-writing specialist to assist in obtaining grants for town and community initiatives; to name a few.
Once again we need to hear from you! We're looking for constructive ideas and insights from rural Vermonters as to what can be done legislatively to help grow and sustain your economies. This hearing will provide insight and perspective that will help guide the work of REDWnG and the Legislature in the upcoming session and beyond. So please come join us on November 2nd online and share your thoughts.
We'll have oral testimony (don't let the word scare you. Just talk to us.) starting at 5:00 PM. Each person will be limited to 2 minutes. Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vermont-rural-economic-development-public-hearing-tickets-187886923847
We'd love to get written testimony as well (or instead), of any length, and this will be shared with all members of REDWnG. Send written testimony to Rep. Charlie Kimbell at ckimbell@leg.state.vt.us.