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Rep. Mike Yantachka, Chitt 1-2, Assistant Treasurer, Chittenden County Democratic Committee, speaks with Vermont Commissioner of the Department of Health, Harry L. Chen, MD on innoculations, health care reform and medical marijuana.

Since war broke out in 1998, more than five million people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and tens of thousands of women and girls have been raped and tortured. A cease-fire was declared in 2002, but foreign militias have continued to terrorize the Congolese population. We believe that ending the violence in East Congo, which is greater than any conflict since World War II, should be a foreign policy priority for the United States. As the most powerful woman in the world, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton must use her influence to stop the suffering and slaughter. Specifically, the “Dear Hillary” Campaign calls for a U.S. Special Envoy to the Greater Lakes Region of Africa. The Dear Hillary Campaign for the Congo aims to create a public outcry to pressure Secretary Clinton and the United States to an active role in establishing peace and security in the DRC. Guests discussing this effort include: Cleophace Mukeba, St. Michael’s student, Kirsten Wilson, St. Michael’s student, Leah Ziegler, St. Michael’s grad, 2011 and Laurie Gagne, Director, Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice, St. Michael’s College; Peace and Justice faculty. More information at: Dearhillarycampaign.wordpress.com

 Host Ward 1 Commissioner Keith Pillsbury speaks with Shelley Mathias, Edmunds Elementary School Principal and Sophia St. John, Clare Maxwell, Ellie Zweber and Isaac Jenemann, students, hwo share their projects exemplifying writing skills curriculum. For more information visit the District web site:  www.bsdvt.org

  Information on the Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont, Inc. can be found at www.somalibantuvermont.org - Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont, Inc. 294 North Winooski Ave, Suite 212 B, Burlington, VT 05401.   Office Phone: (802) 658-2683  Fax: (802) 264-9633  Association Email: sbcavt [at] somalibantuvermont [dot] org

An informational meeting of the Burlington City Council designed to present information to the public on the 2012 Town Meeting ballot questions. Departments provide a brief explanation on the question(s) and respond to questions of the City Council and public.

Host Mayor Bob Kiss and CEDO Director Larry Kupferman go through the 5 Burlington Ballot items for 2012 Town Meeting.

Host Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur.  Burlington Livable Community Project is engaging residents, community organizations and the City to make changes so people of all ages can live in the setting of their choice, get around the city in a variety of ways, and engage fully in the life of our community.  For more information visit the AARP Site. 

Lea Terhune clarifies the Ward 4 & 7 meeting at which Burlington Ballot Item #5, 'Referendum - Pledging Credit of the City to Finance Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Improvements' was discussed.

Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce President Tom Torti, Charlie Giannoni, Ward 2/3 NPA member and Stephanie Hainley of White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors Inc., speak to the Burlington Ballot Item #5, 'Referendum - Pledging Credit of the City to Finance Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Improvements'.

2012 Burlington Mayoral Candidates Wanda Hines (I), Kurt Wright (R) and Miro Weinberger (D) answer questions from media panelists Andy Bromage (Seven Days), Kristin Carlson (WCAX) and Kirk Carapezza (VPR), as well as from the public. Co-presented by Channel 17 & Seven Days and sponsored by Leunig's Bistro & Cafe.

Winooski School Superintendent Mary Martineau is joined by Board President Robert Millar, to present the FY 2013 Winooski School District Budget.

Winooski City Mayor Mike Obrien is joined by Councilor John Little and City Manager Deac Decarreu to present the City's FY13 Budget and Ballot items.

Winooski School Board candidates for a single, 2-year seat include Robert Millar and Amy Booher.

Winooski School Board candidate for a single, uncontested 3-year seat Jay Lambert.