Tom Blakely

On August 4th and 5th, I attended the Public Banking Congress at Vermont Law and Graduate School in South Royalton. The event included a Farm Resiliency Bus Tour and a Farm Dinner. I learned a lot about the issues affecting Vermonts farmers and farm communities and how a public bank in Vermont could help.

The Public Banking Congress had presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative working sessions exploring Vermont's history with public banking, practical examples from around the country, and how public finance could help address farm viability, housing, disaster resilience, student debt, municipal infrastructure, and community investment.

There is a full report in the August 7 newsletter!

Upcoming events I will be attending:

October 12, 6:00-8:00PM: Bennington Select Board: Bennington Fire Facility, 130 River St, Bennington

October 14, 6:30-8:00PM: State Senate Forum: Bennington Fire Facility, 130 River St, Bennington

October 15, 6:00-7:00PM: Pownal PFAS Testing Meeting: Pownal Town Office, 511 Center St, Pownal

October 17, 10:00AM-11:30AM: Walloomsac Walk Unsung Heroes/Candidate Walk: Bennington Skatepark, River St, Bennington

October 17, 10:00AM-5:00PM: Harvest Fest: Main St, Bennington

October 17, 6:00-9:00PM: Shires 1-Minute Film Festival: Bennington Theater, Main St, Bennington

October 19, 5:30-8:00PM: Vermont Listens: Bennington College CAPA

October 20, 7:45-9:15AM: Healthcare Conversation: SVMC

October 24, 1:00-3:00PM: Town Hall with Amanda Janoo: Bennington Theater, Main St, Bennington

November 3, 7:00AM-7:00PM: Election Day! Don't forget to vote!:

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