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Debate: Treasurer's Race

Photo Illustration by Emily Alfin Johnson / Photos by Meg Malone
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'Vermont Edition' hosted a debate on Oct. 26, 2016 between two candidates running for state treasurer – incumbent Democratic Treasurer Beth Pearce, left, and Progressive candidate Don Schramm, right – ahead of the Nov. 8, 2016 election.";s:

This week and next, Vermont Edition is bringing you election debates for statewide offices.  On Wednesday, the leading candidates for treasurer meet in a live, face-to-face debate.

Incumbent Democratic Treasurer Beth Pearce faces a challenge from Progressive candidate Don Schramm, a Burlington businessman, in the general election.

Time To Vote: Meet The Candidates For Vermont Treasurer

Schramm and Pearce will debate each other over the issues, their qualifications and their competing visions for the office.

Topics discussed in this debate include:

  • Experience candidates would bring to the office
  • Lake Champlain cleanup
  • State borrowing and the state's bond rating
  • Money for retirement
  • Tax on Social Security benefits
  • Divesting state money from fossil fuels
  • Long-term stability of state pension funds
  • Higher education
  • What candidates think is the most-pressing issue for the office over the next two years

The debate is broadcast live on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
The Vermont Statehouse is often called the people’s house. I am your eyes and ears there. I keep a close eye on how legislation could affect your life; I also regularly speak to the people who write that legislation.
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