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Hear from VT's candidates for governor and lieutenant governor on housing at a free public forum hosted by Let's Build Homes and partners . Hosted by Let's Build Homes, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, Vermont Association of Realtors, and the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont Vermont's housing crisis is on the ballot this November. Join us for a candidate forum featuring the men and women running for governor and lieutenant governor as they share their visions for addressing Vermont's most pressing affordability challenge. On July 15th at 7 PM, hear directly from: Amanda Janoo – Democratic candidate for governor Aly Richards – Democratic candidate for governor Esther Charlestin – Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Molly Gray – Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Ryan McLaren – Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Candidates will field questions on housing supply, affordability, land use reform, homelessness, workforce development, and more — and you'll have the chance to hear where they stand before the August primary. Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2026Time: 7:00 PMLocation: South Burlington Public Library, South Burlington, VT This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited — register now to secure your spot. Online viewing will be available from our streaming partner, WCAX. This is a nonpartisan event. All candidates registered for the primary with the Vermont Secretary of State's Office were invited to participate.

Join Let's Build Homes for a chance to roll up our sleeves and build alongside fellow housing advocates from across Vermont. We'll spend the early afternoon volunteering on site at Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity's build at Windy Ridge, part of the Riggs Meadow development, a mixed-income neighborhood that will bring 36 permanently affordable rental apartments and 8 shared equity homes to Hinesburg, with innovative geothermal heating and cooling to keep costs low for residents. Afterward, we'll head to Frost Beer Works Taproom to connect with other people who care about solving Vermont's housing shortage. Whether you're a longtime advocate or just getting involved, this is a great low-key way to meet the coalition, see affordable housing being built firsthand, and build community with people working toward the same goal. What to expect: Hands-on volunteer work at the Habitat build site (dress to work outdoors — closed-toe shoes required) No construction experience necessary Casual social time afterward at Frost Beer Works Note - the build event has a capacity limit of 15 people, but the Frost Beer Works event afterwards is open to all!

In just 18-months, we have built a powerful and fast-growing movement together to tackle Vermont’s housing shortage. Now we’d like to connect in person! Come meet with housing advocates, community members, and local partners in your community! We’ll be hosting our first meet-up in St. Johnsbury at the Distillery starting at 5:00 p.m. Whether you're a longtime housing advocate or just starting to get involved, this is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, share what's happening in your community, and learn how you can be part of the movement to build more homes across Vermont.