Mike Doenges Archives - VTDigger

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Rutland City voters resoundingly back bond for downtown infrastructure projects

by Greta Solsaa October 8, 2025, 10:47 amOctober 10, 2025, 10:59 am

Two people stand on a sidewalk holding protest signs; one reads “Honk 4 Kim” and the other says “Rutland City needs Kim! Do the right thing!”.

Government & Politics

Who will lead Rutland’s Rec Department? Mayor’s move sparks ongoing controversy.

by Charlotte Oliver July 4, 2025, 6:53 amJuly 4, 2025, 7:43 pm

A group of people wearing hard hats and holding shovels participate in a groundbreaking ceremony at a construction site.

30 new affordable housing units underway in Rutland City as federal funding causes uncertainty

by Greta Solsaa May 22, 2025, 4:53 pmMay 22, 2025, 4:53 pm

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Rutland City votes for incumbent Mayor Mike Doenges in decisive victory

by Greta Solsaa March 4, 2025, 8:49 pmJune 6, 2025, 3:09 pm

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Government & Politics

Incumbent Rutland City mayor Mike Doenges gains labor endorsement while challenger Henry Heck claims ‘smear campaign’

by Greta Solsaa February 13, 2025, 2:58 pmFebruary 26, 2025, 2:04 pm

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Rutland police union blames mayoral candidate Henry Heck for impasse in negotiations

by Greta Solsaa February 10, 2025, 4:26 pmFebruary 12, 2025, 10:00 am

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Affordability is a leading concern shaping Rutland City mayoral race

by Greta Solsaa February 6, 2025, 3:35 pmFebruary 12, 2025, 10:00 am

Red-brick Rutland Free Library with white columns and a prominent sign in the foreground. Nearby, a blue returns box. Bare trees and snow are visible under a clear sky.

Rutland’s library is old and outdated. So why is changing that proving so challenging?

by Kevin O'Connor February 4, 2025, 6:53 amFebruary 4, 2025, 2:15 pm

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Rutland ramps up incentives, cuts red tape, in push for 1,000 new housing units by 2028

by Greta Solsaa November 18, 2024, 6:55 amNovember 18, 2024, 8:08 am

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On Election Day, Henry Heck kicked off his early bid to be Rutland City’s next mayor

by Greta Solsaa November 7, 2024, 3:15 pmFebruary 12, 2025, 10:03 am

Government & Politics

As Vermont homelessness rises, US Supreme Court ruling gives towns more authority to punish camping

by Carly Berlin July 3, 2024, 4:59 pmSeptember 9, 2024, 6:12 pm

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Plan for home-based cannabis business in Rutland leads to fight among neighbors

by Tiffany Tan May 5, 2024, 10:00 amSeptember 12, 2024, 10:27 pm

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Rutland votes to keep fluoride in city water

by Tiffany Tan March 5, 2024, 8:59 pmMarch 5, 2024, 9:45 pm

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In challenging times, Rutland schools work to connect students and families with community services

by Tiffany Tan January 12, 2024, 6:02 am