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Emma Mulvaney-Stanak elected first female, gay mayor of Burlington, Vermont – NECN

Vermont’s largest city made history on Tuesday night, electing Emma Mulvaney-Stanak as its first female mayor. She also becomes Burlington’s first openly gay mayor. The Vermont state representative defeated Democrat Joan Shannon by a 50%-45% margin, and also beating out independent candidates Will Emmons and Chris Haessly, according to WPTZ. She will be the first […]

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Public safety at forefront of Burlington race for mayor

Burlington, VT- The Burlington Democratic Party will hold its annual caucus to nominate mayoral and city council candidates for 2024. Many of those candidates are now making one final push to get voters on their side, and some are receiving significant endorsements, including current city councilor Joan Shannon. On Wednesday, the Burlington Firefighters Association, and […]

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Mulvaney-Stanak 1st to announce candidacy for Burlington mayor

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Who will be Burlington’s next mayor? There are still five months until voters hit the polls, but on Monday, the first official candidate emerged. Vermont Rep. Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, a Progressive, on Monday announced her bid for mayor of Burlington. So far, she is the only person who has announced their candidacy, […]

City Council

Second appointment of Burlington’s Acting Police Chief for the top job met with support, opposition | #citycouncil

After more than a thousand days as the acting police chief in Burlington and a failed appointment to get the full-time job, Acting Chief Jon Murad has once again been appointed by Mayor Miro Weinberger for the permanent position to lead the department. “I think there are things we can and should continue to debate […]

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Newport Mayor Beth Barnes resigns, cites bullying, intimidation from city council

The mayor of Newport, Vermont, resigned from her position on Monday evening, citing bullying and intimidation from the city council as reasons for her decision to leave office.Beth Barnes read a resignation letter before Monday night’s City Council meeting before tearfully leaving the room to applause from attendees.In a video posted to the Facebook group […]

Alabama

Slavery, involuntary servitude rejected by 4 states’ voters | #elections | #alabama

Voters in four states have approved ballot measures that will change their state constitutions to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime, while those in a fifth state rejected a flawed version of the question. The measures approved Tuesday could curtail the use of prison labor in Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee and Vermont. In […]

City Council

Burlington City Council approve charter change language for Town Meeting Day ballots, financing CityPlace project | #citycouncil

Burlington City Council finalized a few ballot items and approved a financing request regarding CityPlace at Monday night’s council meeting.Council agreed on the language voters will see on Town Meeting Day for multiple charter changes, including whether or not non-citizen residents of the city should be allowed to vote and the final redistricting map.Redistricting has […]

Alabama

Success of ‘slavery on the ballot’ measures could help incarcerated pregnant people of color | WFAE 90.7 | #elections | #alabama

Originally published by The 19th During the midterm elections, five states — Alabama, Oregon, Vermont, Louisiana, and Tennessee — put to vote initiatives purported to prohibit the use of slavery and indentured servitude as a punishment for crime, an antiquated allowance given by the 13th Amendment 157 years ago this month that prisons across the country still […]

City Council

Burlington City Council Openings Burlington City Commissions/Boards | Request for Proposals | Seven Days | #citycouncil

Chittenden Solid Waste District Board – alternate Term Expires 5/31/24 One Opening Fence Viewers Term Expires 6/30/23 Two Openings Parks and Recreation Commission Term Expires 6/30/23 One Opening Vehicle for Hire Licensing Board Term Expires 6/30/24 Two Openings Vehicle for Hire Licensing Board Term Expires 6/30/25 Two Openings Applications may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer’s […]

Alabama

Karen Bass, Juan Ciscomani among the history-makers of the 2022 midterm elections | #elections | #alabama

CNN — As midterm results continue to roll in days after Election Day, Democratic and Republican candidates have already been celebrating historic victories. Heading into Election Day, both parties were looking to diversify their ranks of elected officials, both in Congress and beyond, and they appear on track to do so. House Republicans will add […]