Law

From VICII:

Judge granted the Catholic Church the green light for demolition despite opposition from preservation groups. 

Join VICII, the Vermont Institute of Community and International Involvement, Attorney John Franco, and Citizen Journalist Sandy Baird Esq., in analyzing why the destructon of the Cathederal is considered a matter of religious accomodation, and what legal frameworks are involved in the balance between religious autonomy and preservation efforts.

From The Caroline Fund:

The Caroline Fund is delighted to announce the recipients of its Women's Day Award: Jacob Borgre, Thato Ratsebe, and AALV. Join us to celebrate and honor their exceptional contributions to the empowerment of women and their families within our communities. 

Congratulations to the winners for their unwavering dedication and impactful efforts.

Burlington Police Department swears in new officers.

For more information visit: www.burlingtonvt.gov/police

From Burlington Progressives TV:

Host and Councilor Joe Magee is joined by city councilor candidates Carter Neubieser (P) (Ward 1) and Lee Morrigan (P) (Ward 7) to discuss their campaigns.

For more information about their campaigns and elections visit: www.carterforbtv.com | www.leeforburlington.com | www.burlingtonvt.gov/CT/Elections

Voting Information:

• If your voter registration is current, you should receive a ballot in the mail by February 20.
• You may vote early by mail (by February 28), drop off your ballot at City Hall or to a secure city drop box before March 5, or vote in person at your ward’s polling place on March 5.
• If don’t receive a ballot in the mail, or have recently moved: Vermont has same day voter registration. You can show up to your polling place on March 5, register there and vote.

Useful Voting Links/Contacts:

• Register to vote, voting info, polling places: www.burlingtonvt.gov/CT/Voter-Registration-Info
• Not sure which ward you are in, or if you’re already registered to vote? Call the City Clerk’s office at (802) 865-7000 during business hours.
• New: all legal residents may vote in Burlington’s local elections, regardless of citizenship status. Register to vote using this form: City of Burlington All Legal Resident Voter Registration Form
• Local election info translated into French, Arabic, Burmese, Nepali, Somali, and Swahili: www.burlingtonvt.gov/ct/language-support