Selectman John Cushing is pictured on p.5.
In this issue:
Budget Shortfalls and Local Options. Creating a working a state budget with all of its moving parts, including the interplay of both revenues and appropriations, is a tremendously difficult task and takes the entire session to complete. In fact, its completion and attendant budget passage typically signals that the legislative session is over. [Read more.]
Appointment Option for Town Clerks and Treasurers. On Tuesday, the House Government Operations Committee took testimony on H.42, a bill that would let voters authorize selectboards to appoint town clerks and treasurers. State law currently only allows for town clerks and treasurers to be elected. [Read more.]
Abandoned Properties. Over the last couple of years, the Town of North Troy has had to address a situation that many towns face – how to handle abandoned properties, particularly in downtowns and village centers. [Read more.]
Law Enforcement Decertification. Over the past few years, many attempts have been made to establish the professional regulation of law enforcement officers to ensure that “bad cops” are prevented from performing law enforcement functions and preventing them from serving next to officers who perform their duties with the utmost professionalism. [Read more.]
Local Government Day. VLCT’s Local Government Day in the Legislature will take place next Wednesday, February 15. More than 100 local officials have already registered to attend, and many legislators plan to join us for lunch. This year, Local Government Day is co-sponsored by the Municipal Clerks’ and Treasurers’ Association, the Green Mountain Water Environment Association, and the Vermont Assessors and Listers Association. [Read more.]
Plus Advocacy staff testimony at the legislature as well as the usual assortment of municipally-flavored new bills.
