Jacobs: Privatizing the grid in Burlington
Recent history proves that this type of transaction often brings in quick dollars but at a greater long-term cost to the consumer.
Weinberger calls on Wright to retract BT position in order to protect city taxpayers
Miro Weinberger, a candidate for mayor of Burlington, calls on Kurt Wright, one of his opponents, to retract his position on Burlington Telecom to protect the City’s taxpayers.
Burlington officials file response to Citibank lawsuit, makes 12 counterclaims
Kiss: “While addressing Citibank’s legal claims, we continue to work on finding solutions for BT that will preserve and enhance its services and set a more financially sustainable course for the future. We must always keep in mind BT’s tremendous value to Burlington.”
Burlington to vote on financing for downtown redevelopment
City Hall is preparing a new tax incremental financing district that would leverage debt to spark development and increase tax revenue.
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.
Russell: Lawmaker’s call to “clean house” in Burlington city government is outrageous
To repay the pooled cash and be the asset we know it can be, leaders of all parties need to stop playing the blame game and work together to help Burlington Telecom survive and thrive.
Lorber: Burlington city government needs a clean slate
Burlington is one of the world’s great cities. But we urgently need change. We must restore trust, return to fiscal prudence, and revitalize all that makes Burlington the amazing, sustainable place we love.
Nulty: Business plans of Burlington Telecom were sound
In short: BT’s failure to reach profitability in early 2009 as originally projected had nothing to do with flaws in its business plan and everything to do with flaws in management after I left.
On video: Miller tapped for Department of Public Service
Shumlin told reporters that he deliberately chose Miller because she has not worked as a utility lawyer. He said he hired Miller because she will be an advocate for Vermonters’ priorities, as opposed to the interests of utilities.
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.
