MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meetings with Vermont Students in Rutland and Bennington 

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meetings with Vermont Students in Rutland and Bennington 

BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 11 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday will hold town meetings with students at Rutland High School and Mount Anthony Union High School. At the town meetings, Sanders will hold a question and answer session to hear directly from students about the issues that matter most to them and to discuss how the federal government can address the needs of young people.

“It is more important than ever to listen to young people,” said Sanders. “If we are to address the myriad crises facing our communities, we must listen to and work with the next generation. I know our Vermont students have ideas about how we can move forward as a country and I very much look forward to these discussions.”

In addition to the student town meetings, Sanders will make several visits across the state on Wednesday. Sanders will meet with veterans at the Dodge House, the Bennington Veterans Outreach Center, and the Vermont Veterans’ Home. He will also meet with health care professionals at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and the Battenkill Valley Health Center.

PRESS SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, October 12:

Rutland High School: Student Town Meeting
What: Media availability with Sen. Sanders
When: Wednesday, October 12, 10:45 a.m.
Where: Rutland High School, 22 Stratton Rd, Rutland
Details: Sanders will hold a media availability following the town meeting with Rutland High School students. All press will be required to RSVP at Kate_Farley@sanders.senate.gov or press@sanders.senate.gov. Please be in place 15 minutes prior to the availability.
Note: The Rutland High School student town meeting prior to the media availability is not open to press.

Mount Anthony Union High School: Student Town Meeting
What: Student Town Meeting with Sen. Sanders
When: Wednesday, October 12, 1:00 p.m.
Where: Mount Anthony Union High School, 301 Park St, Bennington
Details: All press will be required to sign in at Mount Anthony Union High School’s front office to attend the town meeting. Press will be required to RSVP at Kate_Farley@sanders.senate.gov or press@sanders.senate.gov. Please be in place 15 minutes prior to the town meeting.