Tag: Local government

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 plan at a press conference on Monday that includes significant...

Town Meeting Day in Vermont saw a significant shift in the approval of school budgets this year. The state witnessed a remarkable transformation from the previous year, when one-third of spending plans were rejected...

Burlington Democratic Victory Solidifies City Council MajorityIn a recent town meeting election in Burlington, the Democratic candidates secured victories in three districts, firmly establishing their party's dominance in the city council for the next...

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 the bustling city of Burlington to the charming town of...

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 out of five Selectboard members also hold positions in the...

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. The Bennington Selectboard, responsible for steering critical projects and making...

Newport Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan Bids Farewell to Re-Election CampaignNewport Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan has made the surprising announcement that she will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming March elections, marking...

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 nonprofit's campaign to purchase a long-abandoned building on Main Street....

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) has announced her retirement after more than two decades of...

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 Vermont House of Representatives, a clarion call to action reverberates...