Governor & Lt. Governor Luncheon Follow Up and More...

Dear Friends, First Things First Gubernatorial is just an odd word. Anything beginning with Guber should give you pause. So, is someone who is running for the second spot called a Lieutenant Gubernatorial candidate? I think I'll just stick with Gov. and Lt. Gov. A bit more informal I know, but in the long run at least it doesn't make me laugh each time I write it.

VACCE Luncheon Follow Up I did have a chance to hear four of the candidates for the state's top positions speak at our VACCE luncheon yesterday. I have to say that we are truly blessed to live in a state where we have such access to our political officers and candidates. To be able to shake hands with the leaders of your state and to have them have time to listen to your concerns is refreshing and something that I do not take lightly.   Gov. Peter Shumlim and Gov. candidate Scott Milne; Lt. Gov. Phil Scott and Lt. Gov. candidate Dean Corren all had 30-40 minutes to answer prepared questions and, as time allowed, questions from the floor.    Read All About It I took copious notes and tried my best to capture what each candidate had to offer. Of course I didn't get everything and some of what I did get is in short hand but overall I hope you can take away a small sense of the tone of the day.   I put all of my notes in a separate blog page so as to not tie up this space. Click on the link and you will see what I was able to collect.  See Conversation Here.   Your Voice Was Heard Several members responded to my survey last week and eight questions were submitted for inclusion in the discussion. All eight questions were represented in some way or another in the collection presented to the candidates. You are being heard.   Mixer, Mixer, MIXER! Tomorrow, the Chamber mixer will be held at the Westaff offices in Mapleville Depot. there is still time to sign up. Read More...

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Dave Southwick