BRATTLEBORO-The Windham County Democratic Committee will host a forum featuring Democratic gubernatorial candidates Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards.
The free forum takes place Friday, June 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the International Center on the campus of the School for International Training. It will be moderated by Cindy Jerome and David Gartenstein, the town moderators of Dummerston and Brattleboro, respectively.
"We look forward to a lively forum that offers meaningful opportunities for engagement and thoughtful discussion about the policies and priorities that affect voters every day in Windham County," Stuart Brown, chair of the Windham County Democratic Committee, said in a news release.
The public is invited to attend and hear the candidates discuss the issues and policy priorities shaping communities across Windham County and Vermont.
Housing, healthcare, affordability, and economic viability are expected to be among the major issues the two candidates will discuss.
"I'm running because too many Vermonters are working harder than ever but can't afford to live here anymore. Housing, healthcare, and basic costs are pushing people out of the communities they love." said Janoo.
Janoo's campaign priorities include rejecting forced school consolidation, providing free primary care for every state resident, creating homes, keeping wealth in the state, building the economy of the future, and protecting and revitalizing democracy.
Richards says she is running on a platform centered on community-based solutions and measurable impact.
"I led a movement of over 40,000 parents, small business owners, and early childhood educators to pass the most significant childcare law in the country […]. We came together across party lines and, against the odds, we won," said Richards.
She has built her campaign around key priorities focused on improving affordability, strengthening communities, and expanding access to essential services.
The candidates and organizers will be available to answer questions, engage with community members, and provide practical information to attendees.
This News item was submitted to The Commons.