Governance
INCREASING participation in community decision-making
To realize the 2030 Legacy Vision a broad section of Burlington citizens are needed in all aspects of decision-making not only in the voting booths, but also in a wide-array of public participation programs, among initiatives to attain sustainability.
City Governance and Information
The City of Burlington maintains a website with information about government meetings, news and information, plans and projects, boards and commissions, the Mayor’s office, the City Council, City departments, and other information for community members.
Paper ballot: Fill in “YES” or “NO” for each question on the question ballot and the oval next to each candidate you wish to vote for on the candidate ballot. If wrong oval marketed by mistake, ask Election Official for a new ballot up to 3 times.
Names will be on a checklist at the “CHECK-IN” desk where you will receive your ballot from an Election Official. If you’re name has been dropped from the list you can speak to the Board of Voter Registration Representative available at the poll to have your name added.
Any disabled or visually impaired, (can’t read ballot or can’t get to polling place) can bring a friend/relative to help as long as they are a registered voter and you tell an Elected Official of your circumstance.
Each of the 7 Wards have their own specified location for voting days around the City of Burlington. Absentee Ballot Request forms can be found on the City website, as well as all the results of elections.
Voter’s Rights:
You may see a ballot in advance – You have a right to assistance – You can vote early or from home – You can get a new ballot if you made a mistake – You may write-in a candidate – Your ballot is private – You can ALWAYS ask questions
For more information please call…
Vermont Secretary of State’s Office at 1-800-439-VOTE (8683)
or Disability Rights Vermont at 1-800-834-7890
Neighborhood Planning Assemblies:
NPA’s 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. NPAs serve as organized, democratic forums where neighbors can learn about public issues that affect them, and advise the City of their concerns and needs. From stop signs to major development projects, the NPAs offer you an innovative way to get involved in neighborhood and City issues and make your opinions heard. NPAs elect representatives to a citizen board that approves neighborhood development grant applications. There are 7 different NPA’s in Burlington.