Elections in Vermont local government
What Vermont city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
96 Vermont meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Vermont with the most elections activity
- Hartford, VT (22)
- South Burlington, VT (16)
- Windsor County, VT (14)
- Jericho, VT (9)
- Ludlow, VT (7)
- Essex County, VT (6)
- Winooski, VT (5)
- Highgate, VT (5)
- Georgia, VT (5)
- Charlotte, VT (3)
- Newbury, VT (2)
- Bennington County, VT (1)
Latest matching meetings
Housing Commission to review building typologies and set FY27 workplan
The Winooski Housing Commission is meeting to discuss the Building Typologies Report, elect officers for FY27, and approve its workplan for the coming year. They will also review survey data and receive updates from the City Council and Inclusion & Belonging Commission. Public comment is included for each agenda item.
Committee to elect officers and plan Green Community Festival outreach
The South Burlington Economic Development Committee is meeting to elect officers, review minutes, and discuss updates. They will also plan participation in the Green Community Festival on September 19, 2026, and continue work on the Economic Development Strategic Plan, including working group reports and community…
Board of Civil Authority prepares for August 11, 2026, election
The Board of Civil Authority is meeting to finalize preparations for the August 11, 2026, election. The body will approve election workers and review polling place policies. The meeting will be followed by public pre-election tabulator testing.
Jericho DEI Committee to discuss absentee ballot mailing and book group
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will meet online to review project updates. The body will discuss the mailing of absentee ballots, a book group, and a presentation to the Selectboard.
Select Board considers local option tax ballot for November 2026
The Select Board is holding a special meeting to discuss placing the assessment of local option taxes on the November 3, 2026 election ballot. The board will also consider authorizing the ballot to be mailed to all registered voters in Bennington.
Selectboard to consider November general election ballot items
The Selectboard will meet to discuss the inclusion of Justice of the Peace candidates and local questions on the November general election ballot. The board will also consider an application for an extension to file the grand list.
Town Board to discuss two ballot measures and future meeting agenda
The Windsor Town Board will hold a work session to receive information and discuss the Windsor Severance Fire Rescue ballot measure and the Recreation Center ballot measure. The meeting will also cover planning for future meeting agendas. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
Essex Selectboard to discuss FY 2027 tax rates and November ballot questions
The Selectboard will review projected tax rates for Fiscal Year 2027 and consider adding local option tax and charter change questions to the November 2026 ballot. The body will also evaluate updates to the Water Use Ordinance and a Recreation Needs Assessment.
Committee to recommend art for Garden Street/Williston Road Pocket Park
The Public Art Committee will discuss and vote on a recommendation for public art in the Garden Street/Williston Road Pocket Park. They will also receive updates on the South Burlington Public Art Gallery and plans for a Green Community Festival. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.
Cemetery committee to select contractor for Eldredge Project
The Sextons Committee will select a landscape contractor for Phase One of the Eldredge Beautification Project. They will also discuss plans for spending $19,000 in gift funds, approve tank purchases, and elect officers for the next fiscal year. A report on a meeting with the Burlington Garden Club is scheduled.
BCA to review voter checklist changes and election worker training
The Jericho Board of Civil Authority will meet to review applications to add and delete voters from the checklist, and to conduct election worker training. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comment. The meeting is procedural with no policy decisions or budget items.
Board to discuss registering 17-year-olds for primary election
The Board of Civil Authority will discuss implementing high school voter registration for 17-year-olds ahead of the primary election. They will also review upcoming August elections, appoint a new member, and plan election worker training.
DEI Committee to review letter to Select Board on ballot items
The Jericho Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will meet online to discuss updates from the Wastewater Task Force and Mobile Home Committee, and may approve a new letter to the Select Board regarding ballot items. The agenda also includes project updates on the Book Group and town planning for bike/pedestrian…
County to consider sales tax ordinance and referendum for November election
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would levy a local sales tax and place an extension of that tax on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. The board will hear public input and comments from county officials…
County to discuss 2026 sales tax projects and set referendum hearing
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2026 Sales Tax Projects list and to consider setting a public hearing for May 4, 2026, on a proposed ordinance levying a local sales tax and a referendum for its extension, to be held with the November 3, 2026, general…
West Covina USD to order Governing Board election for November 3, 2026
The Board of Education will meet to discuss student expulsions, labor negotiations, and real property pricing for 1501 Del Norte Street in closed session. Open session includes presentations on safety, AI, and community school reviews, as well as a resolution to order the biennial governing board election.
Task Force to discuss choosing a liaison for the wastewater scenario development
The Jericho Wastewater Task Force will receive updates on test borings, hydrogeological analysis, and site capacity. It will review the scenario‑development project and select a liaison for that effort. The meeting also includes a review of the task‑force logo and reports from engineering, finance, and outreach…
Hartford Board of Abatement to hear property tax abatement request
The Hartford Board of Abatement will hold a public hearing to consider a property tax abatement request from James & Patricia Martin for a property at 2034 Route 14. The meeting also includes a process review, deliberations, and other business, followed by a reconvening as the Board of Civil Authority for election…
Selectboard to vote on Australian ballot for Town Meeting
The Selectboard will review staff reports on hiring and a public hearing on a Town Forest ordinance. The board will also vote on using an Australian ballot for the upcoming Town Meeting.
Ludlow voters approve merger plan and $399,832 tax levy
At the annual Village Meeting, voters approved all articles, including the Plan of Merger into the Town of Ludlow, officer elections, salaries, borrowing authority, installment tax payments, and a $399,832 tax levy. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no discussion on most items.
Commission will select an artist for the entryway sculpture
The Windsor Arts Commission will elect its officers, including Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. It will choose an artist for the entryway sculpture and select muralists for several 2026 projects, such as traffic cabinets, entryway signs, and wind turbine benches. The board will also discuss ongoing projects and the…
Hartford Sister Cities Committee to elect officers, review logo sign
The Hartford Sister Cities Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving February minutes, updating the placement of a logo sign, electing officers per bylaws, and receiving the treasurer's report. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
Task force reviews ballot feedback and plans next steps, aiming for May 4 report
The Town Meeting Reimagined Task Force will review new information and observations gathered after the March 3 ballot vote. Susan Clark will present her observations for discussion. The group will then consider next steps, including continued membership, a possible letter to the Vermont Business Magazine, and…
Hartford voters decide $23.4M budget, water bonds, TIF projects
Hartford's Annual Town Meeting on March 3, 2026, asks voters to approve a $23,380,216.39 operating budget, multiple community appropriations, and several capital projects funded by Local Option Sales Tax. Voters will also decide on two water main improvement bond issues and two Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district…
Highgate voters to decide FY2026/27 budget articles and tax due date
This is the annual Town Meeting Warning for Highgate, Vermont, where voters will decide on several articles, including the final property tax payment date, funding for VNA & Hospice, and appropriations for the Capital Improvement Plan, Highway Fund, and General Fund. They will also elect town officers. Voting is by…
MVSD voters decide $52.4M budget and $1.27M parking lot project
This is the official ballot for the Missisquoi Valley School District annual meeting on March 3, 2026. Voters will decide on a $52,440,854 operating budget for the next fiscal year, a $1,270,500 parking lot and lighting replacement project at Missisquoi Valley Union Middle and High School, and authorization to borrow…
Ludlow voters approve $10.46M school budget and elect town officers
This is the official results document for Ludlow's annual town meeting held March 3, 2026. Voters elected town officers, including a moderator, selectmen, listers, constable, trustee, cemetery commissioner, and school directors. They also voted on two school district budget articles: the Ludlow-Mount Holly Unified…
Board elections for Parks, Recreation and Culture committee will be held
The board will conduct elections for its members. They will also review the 2025 key performance indicators and discuss the PRECAB Amazing Race activity. The meeting includes routine items such as liaison reports, public comments, and approval of the February 3 minutes.
Conservation Commission to discuss town forest easement and wildlife assessment
The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss several town forest items, including a wildlife habitat assessment and a conservation easement, as well as the Maanawaka Conservation Area management plan. The agenda also includes updates on the Ottauquechee Trail, chestnut tree planting, and upcoming…
Voters will consider adopting the 2026-27 town budget of $17,189,166
The Selectboard will hold a public hearing to review six ballot articles. Article I proposes the town budget for July 1 2026‑June 30 2027 at $17,189,166. Article II asks voters to allocate 1% of the General Fund to the Human Services Contributions Fund. Articles III and IV are advisory items about continuing planning…
Ludlow Select Board holds second public hearing on Town-Village merger plan
The Ludlow Select Board held the second of four public hearings on a proposed plan to merge the Town and Village of Ludlow into a single municipality. The hearing was for public comments and questions; no decisions were made. A vote on the merger is scheduled for March 24, 2026, with Town residents getting one vote…
Hartford Town Meeting: budget presentations and candidate speeches
This is the annual Town Meeting cycle event where the Selectboard and School Board present the town and school budgets for public questions, followed by candidate speeches for contested races. The meeting is open to legal voters for budget questions and to residents, voters, or taxpayers for the Q&A period. The agenda…
Board of Civil Authority prepares for March 3, 2026, Election
The Board is reviewing preparations and staffing for the upcoming March 3, 2026, election. This includes approving the election worker list and reviewing polling location setups.
Committee reviews logistics for upcoming town and school meetings
The Town & School Meeting Committee will discuss planning for the Budget & Candidate’s Night, the Voter Guide, and preliminary engagement responses. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural.
Committee to confirm artists for Garden Street public art project
The South Burlington Public Art Committee will review and approve prior meeting minutes, receive updates on the public art gallery and upcoming Susan Smereka opening, confirm the selected artists for the Garden Street public art installation, and introduce the FY 2027 policy priorities and strategies work plan to be…
Commission will consider sculpture proposals for entryway monuments
The Windsor Arts Commission will approve the January meeting minutes and the financial report. Commissioners will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. They will discuss sculpture proposals submitted by Ray King, Ian Houghton, and Karen Yank for entryway monuments, and receive updates on ongoing projects.
Jericho Town hosts Q&A with selectboard candidates Joe Flynn and Chris Brown
The town will hold a public question-and-answer session with selectboard candidates Joe Flynn and Chris Brown on February 11, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can attend in person at Jericho Town Hall or join via Zoom, YouTube, or the local MMCTV Comcast Cable Channel 1086. The agenda lists only this informational…
Board of Civil Authority to plan for March 3 Town Meeting Election
The Board of Civil Authority is meeting to review voter checklist applications and organize logistics for the March 3, 2026, election. Discussions include polling place safety, ballot processing, and official training.
Hartford committee plans Town Meeting Day events and voter guide
The Town & School Meeting Committee is meeting to coordinate Town Meeting Day activities, including choir, food, childcare, and candidate responses, and to review the voter guide and promotion plans for Budget & Candidates Night. The agenda is procedural, focused on event logistics and outreach.
DEI Committee to review letter to Select Board regarding ballot items
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will meet online to discuss committee structuring and a letter to the Select Board. The meeting includes debriefs from a town budget meeting and a book group.