Politics & Government

Essex Selectboard 05/06/2013

The Selectboard meetings are all held at the Town Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction, in the downstairs conference room on the first and third Mondays of the month. The public is always welcome, and the meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. If special accommodations are needed please call 802-878-1341.

Burlington City Council 05/06/2013

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, three times each month at 7pm. Their meetings air live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom) and on Channel 17 at the air times listed below. Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found here.

Dr Luka Biong Deng - Current Conditions in South Sudan 05/04/2013

Dr Luka Biong Deng, former Co-Chair Abyei Joint Oversight Committee Executive Director speaks at a Vermont gathering about current politicals and economic conditions in South Sudan. For more information visit: http://www.kushworld.org

Using Mathematics to Ensure Electoral Fairness 05/02/2013

Gerrymandering is a form of redistricting in which electoral districts are manipulated for political purposes. Jim Bozeman, Professor of Mathematics at Lyndon State College, explains how mathematical formulas can spot and minimize gerrymandering in this fascinating, real-world application of mathematical principles.

: South Burlington City Council Part 2 04/29/2013

The South Burlington City Council is made up of 5 citizens who live in the City of South Burlington, elected at-large by the voters of the City. These five councilors sit with 2-3 year terms expiring in an annual rotation. The City Council meets regularly on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month to conduct business of the City and carry out the provisions of the City Charter. Special or emergency meetings can be called in the event that an urgent need arises for City Council authorization. City Council meetings are normally held at City Hall in the conference room and begin at 6pm. Check the City's website for updated information. www.sburl.com

: South Burlington City Council Part 1 04/29/2013

Burlington City Council 04/29/2013

Vermont Workers' Center: May Day Action - Paid Sick Leave and to Put People First (technical difficulties, program was not recorded) 04/26/2013

Host Traven Leyshon is joined by Darya Marchenkova, Sandra Schlosser and Lindsay Deslauriers to discuss the May Day Action for Paid Sick Leave and to Put People First.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 04/24/2013

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

Essex Junction Trustees 04/23/2013

The Essex Junction Trustees is the governing, legislative body for the Municipality of the Village of Essex Junction. The five member board is elected at large within the Village. The board includes the position of Village President. The position of president and vice president are decided (appointed) through a vote of the board itself. This was a function of a charter update at the 2010 annual meeting. The three year terms of the Trustees are staggered to provide continuity. The Trustees usually meet twice per month on Tuesday evenings in the meeting room at the Village municipal office building at Five Corners The public is invited to attend all meetings, and may address the board or ask questions during a special “public to be heard” section at the beginning of each meeting. Agenda items for this meeting include:

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!