Politics & Government

Essex Junction Trustees 06/14/2011

The Essex Junction Trustees is the governing, legislative body for the Municipality of the Village of Essex Junction. The five member board is elected at large within the Village. The board includes the position of Village President. The position of president and vice president are decided (appointed) through a vote of the board itself. This was a function of a charter update at the 2010 annual meeting. The three year terms of the Trustees are staggered to provide continuity. The Trustees usually meet twice per month on Tuesday evenings in the meeting room at the Village municipal office building at Five Corners The public is invited to attend all meetings, and may address the board or ask questions during a special “public to be heard” section at the beginning of each meeting.

Burlington Board of Finance and Budget Presentation 06/13/2011

The City of Burlington's Board of Finance meeting, followed by FY 2012 Budget Prestentation by CAO, Jonathan Leopold. Their responsibility is to allocate the city's funds into appropriate departments. More information on the Board's makeup and meeting times and agendas can be found here.

Burlington City Council 06/13/2011

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, three times each month at 7pm. Their meetings air live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom) and on Channel 17 at the air times listed below. Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found here.

Feminist Media Review: Fed Up - Women't Rights Coalition 06/13/2011

Host Peggy Luhrs speaks to issues of the day. Today, Hayley Mason and Tristin Adie speak with Peggy on the Women's Rights Coalition, 'Fed Up'. More information available at socialistworker.org, Burlington ISO Facebook

Senator Patrick Leahy: Dealer.com Expansion Celebration 06/10/2011

Senator Leahy speaks at Dealer.com expansion celebration. Senator Leahy and his staff worked with local and state economic development officials on incentives to encourage Dealer.com to make this significant expansion in Vermont. Note: Following the formal program at Dealer.com, Senator Leahy briefly discusses new details of First Lady Michelle Obama’s June 30 visit to Vermont.

Woodchuck Report: Hosts Bonnie Scott and Ruel Wheelock 06/10/2011

Hosts Bonnie Scott and Ruel Wheelock talk on the issues of the day with a Libertarian perspective.

Burlington Wards 2 & 3 NPA Meeting 06/09/2011

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 2 & 3 meet the second Thursday of the month. Meeting place: McClure Multi-Generational Center 241 North Winooski Avenue, Next to QTees.

True North Reports TV: The Other Side of Vermont's News 06/09/2011

Hosts Angela Chagnon and Rob Roper provide a more conservative perspective on local and state affairs. Tonight they discuss 'Smart Grid' technology and the June 28th Burlington vote, Legislative Redistricting, school funding and choice, among other topics.

Burlington Electric Commission 06/08/2011

Regular meetings are held in the auditorium at Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine Street, Burlington, Vermont.

Burlington Democrats: City Issues 06/08/2011

Democratic City Councilors share their views and take your calls.

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!