Addison County candidate forum focuses on pre-K access, childcare workforce and housing
Oct 14, 2026
At a Building Bright Futures forum in Addison County, legislative candidates discussed uneven pre-K access, early childhood workforce shortages, housing instability affecting families, and plans to protect the Act 76 early childhood fund.
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Building Bright Futures regional manager Darla Sethechel opened the forum, saying the nonpartisan BBF network exists to "track what's working and what's not" in Vermont's early childhood system and to advise the governor and legislature. Cara Bradford moderated a panel of candidates who answered questions about pre-K access, workforce shortages, housing and early intervention services.
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