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Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 02/06/2014

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. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Common Good Vermont: Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2014-Speaking the Language of the Legislature-Panel Discussion 02/06/2014

At Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2014, nonprofits from across the state showed their strength and discussed pressing issues. The day began with a Welcome from House Speaker Shap Smith, followed by a panel of luminaries, providing an overview of legislative issues facing the sector, how nonprofits can effectively communicate their impact, advocate for their issues and discuss the emerging role of Results-Based Accountability in legislative decisions.

Panelists include: Susan Bartlett, Special Projects Director for the VT Agency of Human Services, Paul Cillo, Executive Director of Public Assets Institute,  Chris Curtis, lawyer and advocate for Vermont Legal Aid, Ellen Kahler, Executive Director of Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, Amy Shollenberger, Political Strategist and Principal of Action Circles, and Senator Diane Snelling, Chittenden County.

Moderated by Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Common Good VT.

For More Information: Coordinator@CommonGoodVT.org

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Municipal Updates: South Burlington City Update 02/03/2014

South Burlington City Update  -   www.sburl.com

Municipal Updates: Winooski City Update 02/03/2014

The Winooski City Council normally meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.  Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found on the City's web site, www.winooskivt.org 

Municipal Updates: Winooski City Update 02/03/2014

The Winooski City Council normally meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.  Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found on the City's web site, www.winooskivt.org 

Winooski City Council Part 2 02/03/2014

The Winooski City Council normally meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.  Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found on the City's web site, www.winooskivt.org 

Winooski City Council Part 1 02/03/2014

The Winooski City Council normally meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.  Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found on the City's web site, www.winooskivt.org 

: South Burlington City Council 02/03/2014

The South Burlington City Council is made up of 5 citizens who live in the City of South Burlington, elected at-large by the voters of the City. These five councilors sit with 2-3 year terms expiring in an annual rotation. The City Council meets regularly on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month to conduct business of the City and carry out the provisions of the City Charter. Special or emergency meetings can be called in the event that an urgent need arises for City Council authorization. City Council meetings are normally held at City Hall in the conference room and begin at 7pm. Check the City's website for updated information.  www.sburl.com

Essex Selectboard 02/03/2014

The Selectboard meetings are all held at the Town Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction, in the downstairs conference room on the first and third Mondays of the month. The public is always welcome, and the meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. If special accommodations are needed please call 802-878-1341. 

Under the Dome: Rep. Chris Pearson - House Health Care Overview 02/03/2014

Representative Chris Pearson (Burlington), member of the VT House Committee on Health Care provides an overview of current health care discussions, prospects for financing proposed Vermont’s Universal Health Care system, use of Results-Based Accountability in Legislative policy making, the re-introduced “Economic Bill of Rights”, designed to address income disparity, access to rental housing across the state, and efforts of the Climate Caucus.
 

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