Burlington voters say yes on Town Meeting Day
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WVNY/WFFF) — Although it may have been considered an odd year, Burlington ballots still had a lot in front of voters. The balance of power could have switched, but democrats still ended up with the majority on the council. Six questions were also on the ballot.
Three charter changes were supported by the majority vote. Votes said yes to giving the city council jurisdiction over redistricting. They also said 'yes' to a change that would give the council authority over rental notifications. The third charter change involves banning firearms at any establishment that serves liquor, such as a bar.
A similar amendment passed in 2014 with 68 percent of the vote, but the legislature never approved it.
' Burlington voters have made clear their support for this important policy change. My administration will advocate for the legislature to respect the will of the voters and adopt this charter change,' said Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak.
The changes will need to go before the legislature for final approval, as do all charter changes in Vermont.
When it comes to the makeup of the city council, it will remain a democratic majority.
In the south district, the democrats hang on to the council seat. Ranjit Singh won 73 percent of the vote. Singh will take over for a long time City Councilor, Joan Shannon, who decided not to run again. She leaves with 22 years on the 12-member group.
In the east district Allie Schacter will represent democrats for 2 years. The balance of power is 7 democrats to five republicans. Next Town Meeting Day, all 8 ward seats will be on he ballot.
After the polls closed, Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak expressed her gratitude to everybody who made Town Meeting Day a success, as well as those who participated.
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