On Sunday, 3,333 Burlington residents voted in the city’s Democratic caucus and elected Joan Shannon as the party’s nomination for the next mayor of Burlington.Most voters cast their ballots virtually on Sunday — after a record number of people registered to take part.Shannon will now go head to head with progressive Emma Mulvaney-Stanek on town meeting day for the mayoral seat.The Republican party has not put forward a candidate yet.”For many people, this was a hard choice and they weren’t sure until the very end,” said Shannon. “We talked with many voters who said they were going to listen to the speeches and decide. So, people have been torn, and I appreciate that. I appreciate the efforts they made to educate themselves.”Shannon received the nomination with 1,689 votes, Karen Paul came in second place with 1,173, and CD Mattison came in third with 471 votes. “We are poised to expand the majority even further and to place a strong, experienced, and talented Democratic woman in the mayor’s office next March,” said incumbent Mayor Miro Weinberger.During the caucus, all three candidates emphasized the need for increased public safety and care in addressing the ongoing housing and public health crises.”As much as we have to be proud of in Burlington, we are faced with serious challenges,” said Paul. “I have never been more optimistic that we can overcome them together.”Plus, each emphasized the need to create a stronger Burlington for all going forward.”We’re not just dreaming of a safe and energetic Burlington. We’re envisioning a city that’s compassionate, just, meets people where they are, and is always one step ahead,” said Mattison.Multiple candidates for city council were also nominated during the caucus, as well as the state senate seat. Mulvaney-Stanek sent a congratulatory statement in response to Shannon’s nomination, saying in part:”I look forward to the next several months of our campaign, where we’ll be focused on our concrete and community-based plans to address community safety, affordability and livability for people and our climate,” said Mulvaney-Stanek. “During this time, we’ll have the opportunity to highlight the different approaches that we would each take to address Burlington’s most pressing concerns. ”
On Sunday, 3,333 Burlington residents voted in the city’s Democratic caucus and elected Joan Shannon as the party’s nomination for the next mayor of Burlington.
Most voters cast their ballots virtually on Sunday — after a record number of people registered to take part.
Shannon will now go head to head with progressive Emma Mulvaney-Stanek on town meeting day for the mayoral seat.
The Republican party has not put forward a candidate yet.
“For many people, this was a hard choice and they weren’t sure until the very end,” said Shannon. “We talked with many voters who said they were going to listen to the speeches and decide. So, people have been torn, and I appreciate that. I appreciate the efforts they made to educate themselves.”
Shannon received the nomination with 1,689 votes, Karen Paul came in second place with 1,173, and CD Mattison came in third with 471 votes.
“We are poised to expand the majority even further and to place a strong, experienced, and talented Democratic woman in the mayor’s office next March,” said incumbent Mayor Miro Weinberger.
During the caucus, all three candidates emphasized the need for increased public safety and care in addressing the ongoing housing and public health crises.
“As much as we have to be proud of in Burlington, we are faced with serious challenges,” said Paul. “I have never been more optimistic that we can overcome them together.”
Plus, each emphasized the need to create a stronger Burlington for all going forward.
“We’re not just dreaming of a safe and energetic Burlington. We’re envisioning a city that’s compassionate, just, meets people where they are, and is always one step ahead,” said Mattison.
Multiple candidates for city council were also nominated during the caucus, as well as the state senate seat.
Mulvaney-Stanek sent a congratulatory statement in response to Shannon’s nomination, saying in part:
“I look forward to the next several months of our campaign, where we’ll be focused on our concrete and community-based plans to address community safety, affordability and livability for people and our climate,” said Mulvaney-Stanek. “During this time, we’ll have the opportunity to highlight the different approaches that we would each take to address Burlington’s most pressing concerns. “
