With the Burlington City Council leaning Democratic, Mayor Miro Weinberger said this week he will try to name Jon Murad as the permanent police chief, a position the city has not filled for three years.
The Democrat will represent Burlington’s East District following a special election on Tuesday. The election also marked the return of ranked choice voting in the city.
East District residents will vote on Dec. 6 to fill the seat vacated by Jack Hanson. The three candidates vying for the role have sought to draw distinctions based on their own housing experiences.
Progressive Dina John and Democrat Maea Brandt will battle for the vacated East District council seat on Dec. 6. Burlington Republicans are not fielding a candidate, according to the party chair.