VNRC Annual Meeting and 1st Gubernatorial Candidate's Debate - On the Environment and Food

Sun 7-20 4:30 p.m. Annual Meeting - 5:30 p.m. Debate - 7 p.m. Dinner

Location: The Lareau Farm at American Flatbread in Waitsfield - Off Route 100
Contact: Johanna Miller jmiller@vnrc.org 802-223-2328 ext. 112

Vermont’s three major gubernatorial candidates will square off in their first formal debate of the 2008 election to discuss some of the most important issues for Vermonters today, including the environment, energy, food and farming. The debate is among the three hopefuls — Republican incumbent Jim Douglas, Democrat Gaye Symington and Progressive Anthony Pollina. The debate is co-hosted by the Vermont Natural Resources Council, American Flatbread Company and Vermont Localvores. The debate will focus on some of the issues Vermonters care about most: Creating walkable, vibrant communities, building a strong homegrown food and farming system, keeping our farms and forests productive and wild, and reducing the growing burden of energy costs on Vermonters by expanding efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. Immediately following the debate, don’t miss an opportunity to mingle more with the candidates and your friends and neighbors over a scrumptious feast of American Flatbread, local greens and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream! (Flatbread and drinks will be available for purchase; ice cream and salad is complimentary). Childcare will be provided free of charge during the debate. The Anthony Santor jazz trio will play music during dinner. Attendance at the debate is free and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.