The Addison County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a candidates’ forum Tuesday, October 7th, focusing on the county’s contested races for the Vermont House of Representatives. It will be held from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Ilsley Library Community Room in Middlebury. Paul Ralston, owner of Vermont Coffee Company and outgoing Vermont state representative, will be moderating the event.

Many of the district’s seats are being contested during this election cycle, and the majority of the candidates will be participating. Likely topics for discussion include:
• Vermont state budget and the resulting deficit
• Healthcare/single payer system
• Economic development
• Property taxes and school funding
Questions may be posed by the audience directly to a candidate(s) either verbally or Questions can come written on a card for the moderator to ask. There is no cost to attend. RSVPs are appreciated by contacting the Chamber at 802-388-7951 or info@addisoncounty.com.