AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBurlington Mayoral Race: City Council President Ben Traverse announced his campaign Friday, sharpening a potential contest with Progressive Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, who says she’ll soon reveal her plans. Traverse has criticized her approach to public safety and policing. Election Fallout: Gov. Phil Scott won an unprecedented sixth term, while Democrats reclaimed supermajorities in the Vermont House and Senate. Molly Gray defeated Lt. Gov. John Rodgers, and Rep. Becca Balint won a third term as Democrats captured Congress. Constitutional Rights: Vermont voters approved an equal-protection amendment covering protections including race, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. State Government: Scott announced the upcoming retirements of Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn and Public Service Commissioner Kerrick Johnson. Local Preparedness: Rutland County towns are developing ways to coordinate emergency response and share resources during disasters, building on lessons from the 2023 floods.
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