Burlington People’s Forum on Healthcare, Kids & The Economy

Local candidates for the Legislature respond to critical issues facing Vermont families

When: 6:30pm, Thursday, October 21, 2010

Where: Burlington: Main Street Landing at Lake & College, Theater building at bottom of College Street



What: More than twenty candidates have confirmed for what is the expected to be the biggest of a statewide series of 15 candidate forums being organized by Vermont Workers Center – Healthcare Is A Human Right Campaign, Vermont Early Educators United – UPV/AFT, and the Vermont Center for Independent Living across the state.

The forums have three sections:

1. Healthcare: Developing a healthcare system that works for everyone

2. Early Education: Affordable childcare, access to quality early education and raising the standards in the profession.

3. The Economy: Access to jobs and the impact of cuts to public services on Vermonters.

Local members from the sponsoring organizations will present on each issue area and candidates will field questions. There will be snacks and refreshments.

Every state legislative candidate on the ballot has been invited. The Burlington forum will have Chittenden County Senate candidates and Burlington and Winooski candidates for the House of Representatives.  The twelve forums have already been held (Montpelier, White River Junction, Essex, St. Albans, St. Johnsbury, Rutland, Brattleboro, Morrisville, Middlebury, Bennington, Barre and Newport).  After tonight there will be a forum in Randolph (Oct. 25) and Williston (Oct. 26).  For details see www.workerscenter.org/forums.

More info on Healthcare Is A Human Right Campaign: www.workerscenter.org/healthcare