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Vermont's first 'kid governor' sworn into office

On Monday, Roslyn Fortin was sworn in as Vermont's first-ever 'kid governor' at the Vermont State House in Montpelier, beginning a one-year ceremonial term.
The Kid Governor program, designed by the Connecticut Democracy Center, is run through the office of Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas, and Fortin won a fifth-grade election last fall with more than 1,000 Vermont students voting.
Planned activities include a 5K to raise awareness and food and clothing drives to help people experiencing homelessness, while other finalists will serve as Fortin's cabinet focusing on youth mental health and preventing bullying with the Secretary of State's office.
After the swearing-in, Fortin and her cabinet met with Gov. Phil Scott to discuss their advocacy projects, and he shared historical facts about the Vermont State House.
Sarah Copeland Hanzas said `At the end of the day, this program is preparing kids to be voters when they are adults` and organizers noted anticipation for when these fifth graders turn 18.

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Vermont's first 'kid governor' sworn into office

During the one-year term she won in a civics education program, Roslyn Fortin will advocate for ways Vermonters can support people experiencing homelessness

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