Wards 2 and 3 Neighborhood Planning Assembly
Thursday, February 8, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm
Join in person: ONE Community Center, 20 Allen St.
Join virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85860854764
Community dinner: 5:30-6:30pm | Moroccan Feast: Harira Soup, Chermoula Roasted Vegetables, Quinoa Tabbouleh w/Fresh Herbs, Khobz, and Orange Olive Oil Cake
Music: Mardi Gras Band with Brian Perkins
Special Activity: FREE Make-Your-Own Valentines table with HoneyBee Heather
Moderator: Lauren Ebersol Notetaker: Mollie Flanigan
6:30 pm Introductions & Announcements | 10 min
6:40 pm Public Forum | 10 min (2 minutes max per person)
Please state your full name, pronouns, street, and ward, and follow the NPA ground rules.
6:50 pm Vote on new Ward 3 Steering Committee member | 5 min
Jessy Robbins
6:55 pm CEDO Consolidated Plan | 15 min
Fosca Bechthold and Scott Rogers, Community and Economic Development Office
Come share what you think are Burlington's greatest housing and community development needs to inform the new survey: City of Burlington Open Town Hall - Burlington's Five-Year Plan for Housing and Community Needs - Issue (opengov.com)
7:10 pm Ballot questions | 20 min
7:30 pm Uncontested Races Candidate Statements | 5 min
2 minute statements
Ward 2 City Council Candidate: Gene Bergman, Progressive
Ward 3 School Commissioner Candidate: Saja Almogalli
Saja is unable to attend this meeting, but please reach out to her with any questions
Ward 2 School Commissioner Candidate: Polly Vanderputten
7:35 pm Ward 3 City Council Forum | 60 min
Candidates:
8:35 pm Adjourn - thank you for coming!
Our next meeting is Thursday, March 14.
Recorded Mayoral Race Debates:
Burlington Unified Parent Teacher Organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFwr1sOrh80
Burlington Mayoral Candidate Forum (CCTV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD6xgKUT9zQ
Information to join virtually (via Zoom)
Note: The webinar information is the same for every meeting.
Webinar link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85860854764
Webinar ID: 858 6085 4764
Or iPhone one-tap: US: +19292056099,,85860854764#
Or telephone: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833
Thursday, February 8, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm
Join in person: ONE Community Center, 20 Allen St.
Join virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85860854764
Community dinner: 5:30-6:30pm | Moroccan Feast: Harira Soup, Chermoula Roasted Vegetables, Quinoa Tabbouleh w/Fresh Herbs, Khobz, and Orange Olive Oil Cake
Music: Mardi Gras Band with Brian Perkins
Special Activity: FREE Make-Your-Own Valentines table with HoneyBee Heather
Moderator: Lauren Ebersol Notetaker: Mollie Flanigan
6:30 pm Introductions & Announcements | 10 min
- Adopt the agenda
- NPA member introductions
- Announcements: Looking for a Ward 2 rep for the N. Winooski Ave transportation demand management (TDM) plan
- Annual City Election and Presidential Primary Election are on March 5.
- The City ballot will be mailed to all active registered voters by Feb 14.
- The Presidential Primary ballot will be mailed to voters by request only.
- The recent redistricting will be in effect. Check to see what ward you’re in.
- Get more info about the election on the City’s website.
6:40 pm Public Forum | 10 min (2 minutes max per person)
Please state your full name, pronouns, street, and ward, and follow the NPA ground rules.
6:50 pm Vote on new Ward 3 Steering Committee member | 5 min
Jessy Robbins
6:55 pm CEDO Consolidated Plan | 15 min
Fosca Bechthold and Scott Rogers, Community and Economic Development Office
Come share what you think are Burlington's greatest housing and community development needs to inform the new survey: City of Burlington Open Town Hall - Burlington's Five-Year Plan for Housing and Community Needs - Issue (opengov.com)
7:10 pm Ballot questions | 20 min
- Fiscal Year 25 Burlington School District Budget
- Burlington Electric Department Credit Limit, Emily Stebbins-Wheelock, BED Chief Financial Officer
- Public Safety Tax
7:30 pm Uncontested Races Candidate Statements | 5 min
2 minute statements
Ward 2 City Council Candidate: Gene Bergman, Progressive
Ward 3 School Commissioner Candidate: Saja Almogalli
Saja is unable to attend this meeting, but please reach out to her with any questions
Ward 2 School Commissioner Candidate: Polly Vanderputten
7:35 pm Ward 3 City Council Forum | 60 min
Candidates:
- Malik Mines, Democrat
- Joe Kane, Progressive
- Christopher Aaron-Felker, Republican
8:35 pm Adjourn - thank you for coming!
Our next meeting is Thursday, March 14.
Recorded Mayoral Race Debates:
Burlington Unified Parent Teacher Organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFwr1sOrh80
Burlington Mayoral Candidate Forum (CCTV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD6xgKUT9zQ
Information to join virtually (via Zoom)
Note: The webinar information is the same for every meeting.
Webinar link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85860854764
Webinar ID: 858 6085 4764
Or iPhone one-tap: US: +19292056099,,85860854764#
Or telephone: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833