Mulvaney-Stanak will not be seeking re-election to Burlington City Council
“My departure is purely for personal reasons, not political. The Progressive Party in Burlington and Vermont continues to make sure policy discussions reflect the needs and voices of working Vermonters” said Mulvaney-Stanak.
Max Tracy announces Ward 2 City Council run
Today, Progressive Max Tracy announced he is running for City Council in Ward 2.
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.
City Council wants PSB to drop Burlington Telecom build-out rule
The City Council has voted unanimously to ask that the Public Service Board remove Condition 17 in its Certificate of Public Good, which obligates Burlington Telecom to reach every city residence.
Gibbs: Burlington Telecom meetings should be public
Jason Gibbs, candidate for Secretary of State, today called on the Burlington City Council to end its use of executive session and open the doors to the public when discussing Burlington Telecom and its continuing financial problems.
Six Burlington City Council members endorse Markowitz
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Aug. 20, 2010 Contact: Paul Tencher, Campaign Manager 802-552-0822 Burlington City Council Members Endorse Markowitz for Governor BURLINGTON—Secretary of State Deb Markowitz, candidate for governor, continued building momentum today towards a primary victory with the endorsements of six Democrats on Burlington’s City Council. The six members represent five wards in Vermont’s [...]
The People Behind the Parties: Abbott, the soul of the Progressive “brand”
Abbott frames issues for Progressives, has pushed for significant shifts in election tactics and has encouraged likely young Progressives to run—sometimes as Democrats.
Burlington election: School budget passes, Democrat wins Ward 1, IRV goes down
Burlington voters pass 4.1 percent school budget increase; Ed Adrian wins Ward 1; IRV pulled down by city’s two most conservative wards.
Progressives defeat in Ward 2 historic; Democrats barely squeak out a victory
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Wright will push for “decisive action” on BT; Ellis says perceptions about his stance on utility led to his defeat
Wright: Getting Burlington Telecom back on track his first order of business; also, creation of a recall provision for city officials.
