Wright endorsed by police despite no vote on 2-cent tax hike for public safety; Progressives pass on mayoral race
Without more revenue Mayor Kiss says Burlington faces cuts in public safety. But the City Council has decided not to place a tax increase on the ballot, and two mayoral hopefuls agree.
Short terms and a citizen legislature reflect state values
Vermont’s administrative structure is relatively centralized, but government has remained more accountable than most through the retention of short terms of office, a citizen legislature, and the pull of local control.
Candidates for Burlington mayor spar on development
Weinberger and Wright found common ground in their first debate, but the dynamics are about to change as Independent Wanda Hines enters the race.
Watch Kurt Wright’s campaign launch live here on VTDigger.org at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13
Burlington Republican Kurt Wright kicks-off his campaign for mayor in the 2012 election. Our media partner, CCTV, Channel 17, will stream the presser live from City Hall, starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. VTDigger.org will host the footage. Watch now …
Weinberger wins Democratic Caucus, Progressives delay decision on floating candidate for Burlington mayoral race
Burlington Democrats reconvened their caucus Sunday to pick a candidate for mayor, but local Progressives are not impressed with the winner and may yet pick a candidate
Special live coverage of Burlington mayoral caucuses starts at 3 p.m. on VTDigger.org
Watch live coverage of the Democratic and Progressive Caucus from 3:30-8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, right here on VTD, your independent source for Vermont news.
Burlington mayor’s race turns to trust and skate park funding
In the final days before Burlington Democrats choose a candidate for mayor, a debate has erupted over skate park funding. Even hotter topics are ahead.
Story + Video: Vermont GOP backs Brock for 2012 gubernatorial bid
Brock, 68, a state senator from Franklin County, will be the GOP contender against Gov. Peter Shumlin, a Democrat, in the 2012 election.
Doubts about fusion simmer in Burlington mayor’s race
Democrats and Progressives will hold caucuses on the same day in December, but members of both parties are having second thoughts about an alliance.
Democratic Caucus stumbles on mayoral tie
Burlington Democrats could not choose a mayoral candidate during their historic caucus. Unclear rules and a tight race produced a tie between Tim Ashe and Miro Weinberger, and postponement of the final round until next month.
