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.
38 Vermont meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Vermont with the most elections activity
- Windsor County, VT (14)
- South Burlington, VT (7)
- Jericho, VT (7)
- Essex County, VT (6)
- Winooski, VT (2)
- Champlain Valley School District, VT (1)
- Newbury, VT (1)
Latest matching meetings
Board discusses planning for 2028-2030 Educational Programs & Operations levy
The Board is reviewing timing and financial assumptions for the replacement Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) levy for 2028-2030. Staff is evaluating a scenario to maintain the current levy rate of $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. The District is recommending a November 2026 replacement levy election.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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 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.
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.
Board will elect officers and plan Arbor Day 2026
The Windsor County Tree Board will hold its regular meeting to elect board officers and discuss planning for Arbor Day 2026. The meeting will also include a review of the October 28, 2025 minutes, a liaison report from the Town Board, and an opportunity for public comments. Additional items include staff updates and…
Council will discuss and approve the Final Fiscal Year 27 Budget
The Winooski City Council will consider the Final Fiscal Year 27 Budget presented by Mayor Thomas Renner. It will also discuss a public meeting on the EPA Brownfields Clean Up Grant for 2026. Several bond resolutions will be reviewed, including funding for City Hall renovations, an East Spring Street sidewalk, and an…
Committee will consider selecting artists for Garden Street public art commission
The South Burlington Public Art Committee will review and approve draft minutes from October 21, 2025 and November 18, 2025. It will examine the exhibition proposal for the South Burlington Public Art Gallery and discuss approval of the next gallery exhibition. The committee will also review qualifications from…
Historic Preservation Commission to elect officers
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold elections for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. The board will also discuss the Sesquisemiquincentennial celebration and criteria for Certificates of Alteration.
Board elects officers and approves minutes for 2026
The Windsor County Water and Sewer Board will approve the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. It will also elect its officers for the 2026 term. Additional discussion will cover the board's role, responsibilities, and activities for 2026, along with staff and liaison communications.
Town Board to consider rezoning 40 acres for Weld RE-4 School District
The Town Board will hold public hearings and first readings for two ordinances regarding land use and rezoning. The board will also administer oaths of office to seven police officers and review a funding request from the Windsor Chamber of Commerce.
Public hearing on rezoning 39.485 acres of Weld RE‑4 School District property
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the Town Board on an ordinance to rezone 39.485 acres at 1100 Main St, 1066 Main St, 1020 Main St, 900 Main St and 110 N. 8th St from Single Family One and General Commercial to Recreation and Open Lands. The meeting also includes a public…
Board of Civil Authority to plan 2026 Town Meeting Day Election
The Board of Civil Authority and Board of Abatement will meet to review the 2026 Town Meeting Day Election. The body will discuss the election overview and approve election workers.
Election of Vice Chair for the Sextons Committee
The Sextons Committee will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and elect a Vice Chair. It will also review the Shelburne Road Cemetery camper status, finalize the annual report draft, and discuss plat layouts and needed studies. Additional reports on tree height, flagpole lighting, and…
Essex Selectboard to hold public hearing on 2025 Town Meeting ballot articles
The Selectboard will hold an informational hearing to review and discuss articles for the 2025 Town Meeting Warning. These items include a proposed budget and several charter amendments.
Windsor Arts Commission will elect its 2025 officers
The commission will approve the December meeting minutes and the latest financial report. It will elect officers for the 2025 term. The board will discuss updates on CRC signage, a presentation by Jodie Bliss, a Town Board presentation scheduled for March 10, the 2025 activity timeline, and ideas for commission…
Town Board will adopt the Kodak Open Space Master Plan for Windsor.
The board will consider routine consent items, adopt a new open‑space master plan, and address several ordinances on housing authority commissioners, a temporary moratorium on natural‑medicine businesses, and municipal court compensation. It will also receive reports on finance, police statistics, and other…
Historic Preservation Commission to elect officers
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold elections for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. The body will also continue discussions on a Historic Preservation Toolkit and the Windsor Lake Designation.
Board will elect new directors to fill vacancy and replace expiring terms
The Windsor Building Authority board will vote to appoint Ken Bennett to fill a director vacancy. The board will also approve four directors—Shane Hale, James Bramer, Mark Brase, and Ken Bennett—for three-year terms ending in December 2027. Officers will be reviewed and a financial report for the 2024 annual meeting…
Commission will select an artist for the CRC signage project
The Windsor Arts Commission regular meeting will consider the selection of an artist for the CRC signage project. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and a public comment period. No other substantive matters are listed for discussion.
Board to discuss and possibly approve the library’s strategic plan
The Essex Free Library Board will review the Strategic Plan Working Group discussion and consider approving the plan. The meeting also includes a Library Director’s Report, a monthly update from the Friends of the Library, and the election of officers. All items are listed on the agenda for this October 16, 2024…
Board will consider tax abatement requests for three individuals
The Board of Civil Authority will discuss three requests to abate taxes for persons who are insolvent or unable to pay, citing 24 V.S.A. §1535(a)(3). It will also approve the June 25, 2024 meeting minutes, authorize election officials to deposit absentee ballots before the November 5 General Election, and designate…
Selectboard to consider bond vote for Center Road forcemain project
The Selectboard will discuss land purchase for boat access on River Road and budget goals for fiscal year 2026. The body is also considering the adoption of an Investment Policy and the mailing of ballots for the November 2024 election.