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Current Use Advisory Board

Established under 32 V.S.A. § 3753, the purpose of the Current Use Advisory Board is to encourage and assist the maintenance of Vermont's productive agricultural and forest land, prevent the accelerated conversion of these lands to more intensive use; to achieve more equitable taxation for undeveloped lands; to encourage and assist in the preservation and enhancement of Vermont's scenic natural resources; and to enable the citizens of Vermont to plan its orderly growth in the face of increasing development pressures in the interests of the public health, safety and welfare.

Board Members:

Board Member Name Term Expires Seat Description
Jill Remick, Chair n/a Director, Property Valuation and Review
Alan Calfee 01/31/2026 Forestry
Ted Foster 01/31/2025 Agriculture
Gail Fallar 01/31/2025 Local Government
Harold Howrigan 01/31/2025 Agriculture
Steve Handfield 01/31/2026 Forestry
Josh Lagerquist 01/31/2025 Appraiser
Walter Hastings 01/31/2025 Lister
Michael Hogan 01/31/2025 Selectboard
Michael Ramsey n/a Commissioner of Taxes Designee
Ryan Patch n/a Secretary of Agriculture, Food, and Markets Designee
Keith Thompson n/a Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation Designee

Meetings are warned through the Department of Libraries’ Public Meeting Calendar. Please reach out to tax.pvr@vermont.gov with questions or for more information.

Meeting Agendas & Materials:

Administrative Rules Subcommittee October 2024 Meeting

September 2024 Meeting

May 2024 Meeting

Meeting Minutes

September 2024 Meeting (DRAFT)

May 2024 Meeting (APPROVED)

Watch: Current Use Advisory Board Meeting - September 24, 2024