Janoo Fields Student Questions at UVM Forum
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amanda Janoo spoke with University of Vermont students on food access, local industry and school consolidation.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Civic Engagement
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amanda Janoo took questions from students at a UVM Political Science Club event on October 29 in the Livak Ballroom of the Davis Center. The discussion was part of the club's 'Perspectives on Politics' series.
Why it matters
The event gives Burlington students direct access to a candidate in Vermont's gubernatorial race ahead of the election. Questions covered issues that directly affect the local community, including food insecurity and K-12 school consolidation.
The event was held October 29 in the Livak Ballroom at UVM's Davis Center as part of the club's 'Perspectives on Politics' series. Students raised questions on food distribution, Vermont industry and K-12 school consolidation, and the source did not report specific policy commitments made in response.
The players
Amanda Janoo
Democratic candidate for governor of Vermont who fielded questions from UVM students.
Ian Goldfeld
Student president of the UVM Political Science Club who introduced the candidate.
The details
Ian Goldfeld, student president of the Political Science Club, introduced Janoo, and professors Alex Garlick, Minh Ly and Peter VonDoepp led the discussion. Janoo cited the expansion of Vermont's community solar power as part of a broader sustainable energy plan and asked students to share what they were proud of in their communities.
Timeline
October 29, 2026: Janoo spoke at the UVM Political Science Club event in the Livak Ballroom of the Davis Center.
Civic Engagement Context
Campus forums like the UVM Political Science Club's 'Perspectives on Politics' series give students a regular channel to question candidates before elections. This appearance adds Janoo to the set of Vermont gubernatorial contenders who have engaged directly with university audiences during the 2026 campaign.
For Burlington students and residents, the event is a chance to hear candidates' positions on local concerns such as food access and school structure before voting. Voters can use similar campus and community forums to compare candidates on those issues directly.
The takeaway
Attending candidate forums like this one lets voters hear how contenders respond to specific local questions rather than relying on campaign summaries alone.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Vermont Cynic.
