Kranichfeld’s run for mayor stresses openness, quality of life
City councilor and deputy prosecutor Bram Kranichfeld pledges to increase accountability as Burlington mayor and move the city beyond partisan bickering.
Weinberger responds to “Ashe’s incorrect, premature judgment on Centennial Field plan”
“I welcome the news that Tim Ashe has responded to our call for a substantive debate of the issues facing Burlington and has announced that he will be issuing his first statement of priorities tomorrow, 11 days from the election.
Kranichfeld releases plan to make Burlington City Hall more accountable
Democratic mayoral candidate Bram Kranichfeld released a three-part plan to make City Hall more accountable to Burlington residents, by overhauling the performance process for city departments, utilizing 21st Century technology to better communicate and be transparent with citizens, and promoting a culture of service throughout each corner of City hall.
Kranichfeld: Protesters should be allowed to stay in Burlington’s City Hall Park
“I fully support The Occupy Wall Street movement and I believe the protestors in Burlington’s City Hall Park should be allowed to stay and exercise their First Amendment right, provided they stay peaceful and non-violent,” Kranichfeld said. “As long as this peaceful protest continues, we should support their movement and listen to what they have to say.”
Burlington’s largest union endorses Tim Ashe for mayor
United Professions AFT Vermont, the Union which represents 3,000 Educators, Nurses and Healthcare Professionals working at UVM and Fletcher Allen Hospital (Burlington’s two largest employers) announced that it has endorsed Tim Ashe for Mayor of Burlington. This is the first time United Professions AFT VT has endorsed in a Caucus/Primary.
City of Burlington sends ambiguous message to Occupy Vermont protestors about camping curfew
The City of Burlington recognizes all citizens’ First Amendment rights and freedoms in this case as they relate to the “Occupy Wall Street” movement.
Burlington may let Occupy Vermont protesters camp in city park; en masse sleep-in begins Friday night
A Burlington ordinance says that camping overnight in local parks is illegal. But officials hope to avoid confrontation and may bend the rules for Occupy protesters.
Weinberger: strong schools are vital to Burlington’s future
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2011 Contact: 802-598-6635 Weinberger: strong schools are vital to Burlington’s future BURLINGTON, VT — Miro Weinberger today, at Burlington High School, outlined his education priorities, committing to being an active, engaged mayor in assuring high quality education for all Burlington students. “I attended Vermont public schools growing up. I know [...]
Weinberger mixes commitment, business leadership in bid for Burlington mayor
Airport commissioner Miro Weinberger says he has the fresh thinking, negotiating skills and executive experience needed to put the city’s fiscal house in order.
Ashe hopes to prevail as fusion candidate for Burlington mayor
State Sen. Tim Ashe is asking Democrats and Progressives to unite behind him as the best hope for preventing a Republican victory.
