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Burlington City Council voting guide: Ward 8

Staff Report • March 2, 2020

Here's what you need to know about the candidates running in Ward 8 for Burlington City Council. Ward 8 is one of two wards that represent UVM students. Jane Stromberg, Ward 8 Stephan Toljan/Vermont...

“A gerrymandered student ward.” How Burlington’s Ward 8 got its shape

Lilly Page, Cynic News Reporter • February 26, 2020

Five years after the city of Burlington redrew its voting districts, a city councilor who helped make that decision said she’s left with regret. “It felt gross to be a part of it,” said Rachel...

Women, run for local election

Emily Johnston • February 12, 2020

America’s governance needs more women in politics and more people representing younger generations. In 2018, Vermont had the second highest number of female legislators in the country with 39.4%, according...

SGA senator selected to represent students and Burlington residents

Zoe Stern, Cynic News Reporter • December 4, 2019

An SGA senator will now represent both UVM students and other Burlingtontonians as a member of the Ward 8 Steering Committee. Sophomore Hannah King, senator on the Committee on Legislative and Community...

Let us make Ward 8 progressive again

Chris Harrell • November 14, 2019

If you’re a progressive-minded individual, it can be hard at times to live peacefully in the Democratic Party. Yes, the party is home to beacons of change and justice like U.S. Representatives Alexandria...

Student runs for seat in City Council election

Lee Hughes and Emma Jarnagin • March 5, 2018

In his campaign for Ward 8 councilman, UVM junior JF Carter Neubieser has broken University rules. Neubieser missed a Feb. 23 debate to attend student racial justice protests. He also campaigned in residence...

Students, residents express concerns

Alexandra Shannon • November 3, 2015

Tension remains between student and permanent residents in Burlington, which was a significant issue during this year’s Burlington city council elections, residents say. Noise is one of the largest...

Who will represent you?

Jacob Holzman • February 10, 2015

Noise pollution, deadbeat landlords, affordable housing — students must soon choose who will be their voice on these issues and more in Burlington.In the East District, senior Carmen Scoles (D) is facing...

Your town, your vote

February 3, 2015

Over the next four weeks, the race for city council will be on.This is no ordinary city council election, though. The creation of a new, student-majority district gives us a unique chance to elect new...

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