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Open Meeting Law Training Video - Vermont Secretary of State's Office 01/07/2025

From the Office of Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas:

This video covers the basics of what you need to know about Vermont's Open Meeting Law, as well as recent updates to the law from Act 133 (2024).

We also worked with the Vermont League of Cities and Towns and the Vermont School Boards Association to create this FAQ sheet: https://sos.vermont.gov/media/kpfdjdil/joint_vlct_vsba_sos_act133_s-55_final_v1-2_07-26-24.pdf

For more information visit: www.sos.vermont.gov

Voting Access PSA feat. Burlington and Winooski Mayors 09/06/2024

From the Office of Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas:

Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas, in collaboration with Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and Winooski Mayor Kristine Lott, released a PSA video about voting access in Vermont. This video covers the facts about access to voting in Vermont. Don't let anyone cast doubt on your right to register and vote!

For information you can trust, follow us on social media and/or go to our website at https://sos.vermont.gov/elections.

To check your voter registration status and get info about voting, go to the My Voter Page: https://mvp.vermont.gov.

Election Security in Vermont with the Secretary of State 07/24/2024

From the Office of Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas:

I partnered with town and city clerks from around the state to create an informational video that outlines the many ways in which our elections are secure. By showcasing the folks doing this important work, we hope to help Vermonters understand and appreciate the election process and all the safeguards.

For more information visit: www.sos.vermont.gov

Secretary of State Virtual Forum on Ranked Choice Voting 05/08/2024

From the Secretary of State's Office:

Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced a two-part series of virtual forums which her office will co-host with the League of Women Voters of Vermont (LWVVT) to discuss Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). As interest has grown in RCV, in the state legislature and among municipalities, interest groups and voters, the Secretary and LWVVT hope these discussions will inform the debate and raise the profile of this system of voting.

The second forum will take place on Wednesday, May 8th, from 7:00-8:30pm on Zoom. This session will dive into the details of administering RCV elections in Vermont, featuring Burlington Assistant City Clerk Sarah Montgomery and Brattleboro Town Clerk Hilary Francis.

The Vermont Secretary of State and the League of Women Voters will be promoting the forums in the coming weeks.

Interview with the Secretary of State About General Election 05/06/2024

Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas provides an overview to the 2024 General Election. Hosted by Meghan O'Rourke, CCTV.

For more information visit: www.sos.vermont.gov

General Election Primer Overview with the Secretary of State 05/06/2024

Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas provides an overview to the 2024 General Election.

For more information visit: www.sos.vermont.gov

Secretary of State Virtual Forum on Ranked Choice Voting 05/01/2024

From the Secretary of State's Office:

Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced a two-part series of virtual forums which her office will co-host with the League of Women Voters of Vermont (LWVVT) to discuss Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). As interest has grown in RCV, in the state legislature and among municipalities, interest groups and voters, the Secretary and LWVVT hope these discussions will inform the debate and raise the profile of this system of voting.

The first forum is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1st, from 7:00-8:30pm on Zoom. This session will offer an overview of Ranked Choice Voting, covering key concepts and presenting a simulation for participants to engage in to better understand what RCV is and how it works. Experts from the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center will guide the session.

The Vermont Secretary of State and the League of Women Voters will be promoting the forums in the coming weeks.

The News Project: In Studio - Rank Choice Voting 04/23/2024

From GNAT-TV:

We had an insightful discussion on ranked choice voting with Vermont's Secretary of State, Sarah Copeland Hanzas. To dive deeper into this topic, the Secretary will host two Zoom forums on May 1 and May 8.
 
Register for the meetings at the following links:
May 1st - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5Sz6w1_YTaKZikCfeRIwMA#/registration
May 8th - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o3d1xlRJRgaqGjYlfE0qpA#/registration

The News Project: In Studio - Youth Civic Engagement 02/01/2024

From GNAT-TV:

Andrew McKeever of GNAT-TV and Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas discuss the critical importance of civic engagement with local recipients of the John Lewis Youth Leadership award, Chris Alfano and Addie Lentzner.

Interview with Robyn Palmer 05/04/2023

Host Bobby Lussier interviews Robyn Palmer, the new Education and Civic Engagement Coordinator for the Secretary of State's Office to discuss her new role and efforts to advance civic education across the state.

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