ISLAND POND — The Vermont Legislative Commission on Act 250 is seeking public input through a series of forums and social media outreach to envision Vermont’s future landscape.
The fourth forum will be held in Island Pond on Wednesday, August 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion.
Unlike typical town hall style forums, this one is designed to invite conversation and engage citizens in small group discussions with facilitators.
After a brief presentation highlighting the key points of Act 250, community members will have a chance to talk about what matters most to them.
The public input will inform the Legislative Commission’s report and any potential legislation to modernize the statutes.
Act 250, Vermont’s Land Use and Development Act, grew out of citizen involvement fifty years ago.
“I hope Vermonters young and old will take some time to learn about Act 250 and give us their input this summer and fall,” Representative Amy Sheldon of Addison-1, Chair of the Commission on Act 250, said. “This information will give the Commission direction on recommendations for potential future changes.”
A survey will be launched in July to gather more input. All materials will be made accessible to the public.
The Commission consists of six legislators. They are Representative Amy Sheldon, Senator Chris Pearson, Senator Brian Campion, Representative David L. Dean, Representative Paul Lefebvre, and Senator Dick McCormack.
