Tag: Local government
Burlington Mayor’s Budget Plan Amid Layoffs: A Balanced Approach
Burlington is facing a tough financial situation, with an $8 million budget hole that officials are scrambling to close. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak unveiled a...
Most School Budgets Approved on Town Meeting Day
Town Meeting Day in Vermont saw a significant shift in the approval of school budgets this year. The state witnessed a remarkable transformation from...
Burlington Democrats Maintain Majority in City Council
Burlington Democratic Victory Solidifies City Council MajorityIn a recent town meeting election in Burlington, the Democratic candidates secured victories in three districts, firmly establishing...
2025 Vermont Town Meeting Voting Guide
Vermonters are gearing up for this year's Town Meeting season, where they will have the opportunity to vote on local spending and leadership. From...
Why Many Vermont Elected Officials Hold Two Offices
Milton's Dual Role Dilemma: A Unique Perspective on State and Local GovernanceIn the small town of Milton, Vermont, a unique phenomenon unfolds where four...
Bennington Selectboard Grapples with Division and Democracy in Public-Private Projects
Bennington Selectboard Struggles with Division and Transparency in Public-Private ProjectsIn the picturesque town of Bennington, Vermont, a storm is brewing within the local government....
Newport Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan Declines Re-Election Bid
Newport Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan Bids Farewell to Re-Election CampaignNewport Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan has made the surprising announcement that she will...
Debate on Priorities: Barre City Council’s Earmark for Vacant Building – VTDigger
Barre City Council Commits $400,000 to Buy Vacant BuildingIn a contentious decision, the Barre City Council has voted 4-3 to allocate $400,000 towards a...
Joan Shannon Retirement Announcement: Burlington City Council Update
Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon Announces Retirement After 20 Years of ServiceIn a surprising turn of events, Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon (D-South District)...
Save Public Education: An Opinion Piece by Rep. Jay Hooper
Rep. Jay Hooper's Urgent Call to ActionIn a compelling opinion piece by Rep. Jay Hooper, a Democrat representing the Orange-Washington-Addison district in the...
BREAKING NEWS
Police Search Coventry Property in Pennsylvania Double-Homicide Investigation
In a tragic turn of events, Michelle Zajko’s parents were found murdered in their Pennsylvania home, sparking a chain of events that has led...
