| | Submit a Public Comment on the Governor’s FY21 Budget by December 13 Governor Scott’s Administration is accepting public comments on FY21 budget priorities through Friday, December 13. Public comments are critical to starting the conversation we need to have – that the state budget must meet the needs of Vermont communities, and that our voices should be heard by budget writers. Several issues on the Alliance’s Legislative Agenda center on investment in Vermont’s young children and families. Essential services like CIS and housing programs have seen level funding for over a decade, leading to a critical lack of capacity to serve the children and families that need them most. Please consider submitting a public comment supporting investment in the health, safety, food security, economic security, and early care and education programs that enable Vermonters to thrive. Visit the Department of Finance and Management website or contact Charlie Gliserman at charlie@vecaa.org for more information on how to participate in Vermont’s budget process. | | | | Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee Round Table Discussion on Housing – 12/12 Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee Thursday, December 12, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Rockingham Town Hall, Bellows Falls The Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs Committee will be holding its fourth regional discussion on affordable housing on Thursday, December 12 in the Rockingham Town Hall. The goal of this hearing is to provide ideas to the Committee for possible affordable housing legislation for the 2020 session. For more information, visit the Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs website. | | | | State Treasurer Pearce Stakeholder Meeting on Housing – 12/16 Office of the State Treasurer Monday, December 16, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Governor’s Conference Room, 4th Floor of Pavilion Building, Montpelier The State Treasurer is developing a report on options for funding and financing affordable housing in the State in collaboration with housing providers, advocacy groups, and other interested parties. To continue this process, the Treasurer is hosting a meeting of stakeholders in order to help develop the scope of the report’s recommendations. Please RSVP to Ashlynn R. Doyon, Executive Assistant, Office of the State Treasurer at Ashlynn.Doyon@vermont.gov. | | | | Homelessness Awareness Day and Memorial Vigil – 1/15/20 Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition Wednesday, January 15, 7:30 am – 3:00 pm, Vermont State House, Montpelier Every January, concerned citizens, housing and homeless service providers, and people with lived experience gather at the State House in Montpelier. At this event, they engage their representatives and senators to renew the commitment to end homelessness in Vermont and bring awareness to all those in our state without a place to call home. For more information, visit the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition website or contact Ellen Hender at ehender@uppervalleyhaven.org. | | | | Vermont Housing and Conservation Legislative Day – 1/30/2020 Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition Thursday, January 30, 7:30 am - 3:00 pm, Vermont State House, Montpelier The Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition Legislative Day is a day for housing and conservation supporters to champion the projects and values supported by Vermont Housing & Conservation Board funding. VHCB helps fight homelessness, creates affordable housing, supports downtown development, improves water quality, protects Vermont’s priceless landscape, and promotes rural economic development, including working farms, forests and the outdoor recreation economy. Join Coalition members from all over the state to let lawmakers know how VHCB funding benefits Vermont communities and Vermonters. For more information, contact Chris Donnelly at chris.donnelly@champlainhousingtrust.org or Rebecca Ramos at rebecca@necrasongroup.com. | | | |  | | | | | The Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance is a statewide coalition formed in 2000 of early childhood professionals, parents, organizations, businesses, and strategic partners committed to improving public policies that impact young children between birth and age eight in the areas of health, safety, food security, economic security, and early care and education. The Alliance crafts an annual Legislative Agenda in partnership with early childhood organizations, provides year-round advocacy support, and facilitates meaningful interactions with policymakers at key times during the decision making process. | | | | 15 State Street | Montpelier , Vermont 05602 https://vecaa.org The Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance is a program of the Vermont Community Loan Fund. | | | | | | | | | |
