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John Odum outside City Hall in Montpelier.

Montpelier City Clerk John Odum to Run for Secretary of State

By Anne Wallace Allen on March 14, 2022 at 4:11PM

“The computer stuff is fun, it’s challenging, it’s endlessly interesting, and it feels like a very important skill to have if I’m eyeing the secretary of state’s office,” Odum said. Secretary of State Jim Condos announced last month that he won’t seek reelection.

Aleczander Stith (far right) on Town Meeting Day

Burlington City Council Candidate Appeals Election Results in Court

By Courtney Lamdin on March 11, 2022 at 1:59PM

notice of appeal goes beyond what I think the city's responsibility is under the law," he said. "We don't want elections to hinge upon whether the municipality has checked or double-checked.

Map of New Legislative Districts Advances in the House

By Kevin McCallum on March 10, 2022 at 7:34PM

The committee attempted to ensure that the new districts — 68 with one member and 41 with two — represent as close to 4,287 people as possible, a tricky and inherently imperfect mathematical and cartographical exercise. The committee tried to balance the need for equal-size districts with other considerations, including that districts be reasonably compact and take into account geography and jurisdictional boundaries like school districts and county borders.

Recount Confirms Dieng Will Keep Seat on Burlington City Council

By Courtney Lamdin on March 7, 2022 at 8:45PM

John Franco, Dieng’s attorney, disagreed and pointed to a state law that prohibits correcting defective ballots after the polls close. Richardson agreed with Franco’s analysis, and advised the board on Monday to not consider those ballots in the recount.

Checking in voters at the Miller Center in Burlington

Happy Town Meeting Day! Get Out and Vote, Vermont

By Sasha Goldstein on March 1, 2022 at 1:32PM

Town Meeting Day might look different again this year, but the vibe is the same. Vermonters are voting — by voice, by mail, by paper ballot — as part of the state's unique tradition of direct democracy.

Burlington Seeks a Makeover for Main Street With TIF Bond

By Courtney Lamdin on February 25, 2022 at 2:42PM

just did some pretty pictures on Main Street without any hard look at anything.” Spencer, the public works director, refuted Redington’s assertion, saying the bump outs and bike lanes would naturally slow vehicle traffic.

Vermont's Deputy Secretary of State Announces Run for Top Job

By Kevin McCallum on February 17, 2022 at 3:43PM

“You won’t find anyone more dedicated or knowledgeable about this office than Chris,” Condos wrote. “He has been an indispensable partner in carrying out my vision for an office that is efficient, credible, accountable and delivers the services Vermonters expect and deserve.”

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