In response to a request from the Governor, today we shared names of three individuals recommended to fill the vacancy in Chittenden-17: Abbey Duke, Tim George, and Sarah Carpenter. Each one has a strong record of community service and professional accomplishment.

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This slate of nominated candidates brings an exciting mix of experiences and energy to the 2022 election season!!.

This evening the Burlington Democratic Party Nominating Caucus for Town Meeting Day 2022 successfully nominated the following five candidates for City Council: . - Sarah Carpenter, Ward 4.- Ben Traverse, Ward 5.- Karen Paul, Ward 6.- Aleczander Stith, Ward 7.- Hannah King, Ward 8.

This event is open to the public, but we ask you to register for our planning and safety purposes. Free pizza while supplies last and a cash bar will be available.

Come hear from Democratic Burlington City Councilors @karen_paul, (an Emerge alumna), @BTVJoan, and @Carp4Council about their work serving Burlington and the importance of supporting local elections.

Join us and @EmergeVT for an event supporting and celebrating the amazing Democratic women serving Burlington in local elected office Thursday, December 16 at Manhattan's Pizza (167 Main Street) from 6 to 7:30PM. Register -->

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Join us for this virtual event Wednesday, November 17th, at 6:30PM with Bridie Farrell and Speaker Jill Krowinski.

BTV Dems will be hosting our Reorganization Caucus tomorrow at 6PM. All the info you need is here - .

Burlington Democratic Leaders Celebrate Passage.of $87.3 Million City Budget @MiroBTV @karen_paul @BTVJoan @Carp4Council @wamasoniv #btvcc #vtpoli

Read the statement from your Democratic City Councilors condemning transphobia & hate. @karen_paul @BTVJoan @wamasoniv @Carp4Council #btvcc #vtpoli #btvdems

The City Council met Monday night to conduct the people’s business, and we wanted to share some highlights!

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The City Attorney's Office reported on the City's compliance with its Livable Wage Ordinance. You can read more about these items and more here: Have questions? Get in touch! .DM us or email burlingtondems@gmail.com.#BTVCC #btvpoli #vtpoli.

The Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO) presented its recommendations for the allocation of federal funds for Housing & Community Development from the HOME and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs.

Creation of the Burlington Aging Council to address the needs of our older residents which are unique and require the focused attention of a City-supported group.

The City Council received an update of the Police Transformation Joint Committee. Appointment of Kerin Durfee as Director of Human Resources. Director of Business Support, Kara Alnasrawi, provided an update on graffiti clean-up.

The Mayor presented an initial recommendation for deploying the $27 million Burlington received from the American Rescue Plan.

It is our hope that from this deeply painful place we can finally right the wrongs that have been--and continue to be--done and deliver the justice that is owed to so many in this country. #vtpoli #btvpoli #blm.