Vermont 2022 local ballot measures
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Ballotpedia covered 15 local ballot measure in Vermont for voters in one city, one school district, and one special district on one election date. All 15 were approved.
In 2022, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2022, the project's scope includes Montpelier.
Ballotpedia covered a selection of policing-related ballot measures and election-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.
Election dates
March 1
Ballotpedia covered 15 local ballot measure in Vermont for voters in Montpelier, the Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District, and Central Vermont Public Safety Authority District on March 1, 2022. All 15 measures were approved.
Washington County
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $30,000—with $15,900 from Barre City and $14,100 from Montpelier—to fund the 2022-2023 operating budget of the Central Vermont Public Safety Authority (CVPSA) and Phase II Part 1 of the CVPSA's Telecommunications Improvement and Acquisition Plan. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $30,000—with $15,900 from Barre City and $14,100 from Montpelier—to fund the 2022-2023 operating budget of the Central Vermont Public Safety Authority (CVPSA) and Phase II Part 1 of the CVPSA's Telecommunications Improvement and Acquisition Plan. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 5, Payment of Debts and Current Expenses Question (March 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported spending $10,656,060 for the payment of debts, expenses, and taxes in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $10,656,060 for the payment of debts, expenses, and taxes in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 8, Mayor Compensation Measure (March 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported spending $4,080 to pay the mayor in 2022-2023. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $4,080 to pay the mayor in 2022-2023. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 9, Council Members Compensation Measure (March 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported spending $12,240 for city council member compensation to pay each member $2,040 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $12,240 for city council member compensation to pay each member $2,040 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 12, East State Street Reconstruction Bond Measure (March 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $7.2 million in bonds to fund the reconstruction of East State Street, with repayment to be funded from water revenue, sewer revenue, and general funds over a term of 20 years. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $7.2 million in bonds to fund the reconstruction of East State Street, with repayment to be funded from water revenue, sewer revenue, and general funds over a term of 20 years. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 13, Capital Projects Bond Measure (March 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $1.815 million to fund the purchase of a pellet boiler at the Public Works Garage, street light replacements, and intersection improvements at Barre and Main Street, a retaining wall on Marvin Street, Confluence River Park, and other highway infrastructure projects, with repayment over a term of 20 years. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $1.815 million to fund the purchase of a pellet boiler at the Public Works Garage, street light replacements, and intersection improvements at Barre and Main Street, a retaining wall on Marvin Street, Confluence River Park, and other highway infrastructure projects. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 14, Purchase of Elks Club Land Bond Measure (March 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $2 million in bonds for the purchase of approximately 138 acres of land, formerly the Elks Club, at 203 Country Club Road, with repayment over 20 years. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $2 million in bonds for the purchase of approximately 138 acres of land, formerly the Elks Club, at 203 Country Club Road, with repayment over 20 years. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 15, Water Resource Recovery Facility Bond Measure (March 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $16.4 million in bonds for sewer treatment systems to upgrade the Water Resource Recovery Facility on Dog River Road, with repayment over 20 years. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $16.4 million in bonds for sewer treatment systems to upgrade the Water Resource Recovery Facility on Dog River Road, with repayment over 20 years. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 16, Downtown Non-Residential Property Tax Levy Measure (March 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to levy an additional property tax of $51.5 per $100,000 in assessed property value on non-residential property in Montpelier’s Designated Downtown to fund downtown streetscaping and marketing. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to levy an additional property tax of $51.5 per $100,000 in assessed property value on non-residential property in Montpelier’s Designated Downtown to fund downtown streetscaping and marketing. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 17, Kellogg-Hubbard Library Appropriation Measure (March 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported spending $395,696 for the Kellogg-Hubbard Library for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $395,696 for the Kellogg-Hubbard Library for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. |
A "yes" vote supported spending $23,500 for the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $23,500 for the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice. |
• Montpelier Roxbury School District, Vermont, Article 6, School District Budget Measure (March 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported adopting an annual budget for the Montpelier Roxbury School District of $26,938,821 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, amounting to an estimated $17,829.69 per equalized pupil—3.77% more than in the 2021-2022 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed adopting an annual budget for the Montpelier Roxbury School District of $26,938,821 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, amounting to an estimated $17,829.69 per equalized pupil—3.77% more than in the 2021-2022 fiscal year. |
A "yes" vote supported spending $260,000 to supplement the Capital Reserve Fund in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, included in a proposed budget with education spending of $18,037.89 per equalized pupil—4.98% higher than for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $260,000 to supplement the Capital Reserve Fund in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. |
A "yes" vote supported spending $9,700 for the compensation of the school board of directors to pay the chair $1,500, the vice chair $1,200, and each other board member $1,000 in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $9,700 for the compensation of the school board of directors to pay the chair $1,500, the vice chair $1,200, and each other board member $1,000 in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school board of directors to hold any audited fund balance as of June 30, 2022, to be spent on district operations under the control of the board. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school board of directors to hold any audited fund balance as of June 30, 2022, to be spent on district operations under the control of the board. |
Statewide ballot measures
- See also: Vermont 2022 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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| Proposal 2 | Prohibit slavery and indentured servitude in state constitution |
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238,466 (89%) |
30,335 (11%) |
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| Proposal 5 | Provide a state constitutional right to personal reproductive autonomy |
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212,323 (77%) |
64,239 (23%) |
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Vermont
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Vermont.
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Poll timesIn Vermont, all polls must open by 10 a.m. All polls close at 7 p.m. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1] Registration
A United States citizen and state resident who is at least 18 years of age may register to vote in Vermont. The registrant must take the "Voter's Oath," which is included on the voter registration form.[2][3] According to the secretary of state's website, "Beginning January 1, 2017, eligible persons may register to vote on any day up to and including the day of the election. Registration is available during all normal business hours of your town or city clerk's office on days preceding the election and during polling hours on Election Day. "[2] Automatic registrationVermont automatically registers eligible individuals to vote through the Department of Motor Vehicles.[3] Online registration
Vermont has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registrationVermont allows same-day voter registration.[2] Residency requirementsTo register to vote in Vermont, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible.[2] Verification of citizenshipVermont does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury. As of November 2024, Burlington, Vermont had authorized noncitizen residents to vote in local board elections. Noncitizens must register to vote using a separate application from the state voter registration application.[4] All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[5] Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThe My Voter Page, run by the Vermont Secretary of State office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.
Voter ID requirementsVermont does not require voters to present identification while voting in most cases. However, first-time voters who registered by mail are required to present identification at the polls.[6] The following list of accepted ID was current as of April 2023. Click here for the Vermont Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.
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Additional elections
- See also: Vermont elections, 2022
Montpelier
March 1, 2022
See also
- Local ballot measure elections in 2022
- City budget on the ballot
- City bonds on the ballot
- Salaries of local officials on the ballot
Footnotes
- ↑ Vermont State Legislature, “17 V.S.A. § 2561,” accessed April 20, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Vermont Secretary of State, "Voter Registration," accessed April 20, 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Vermont Secretary of State, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed April 20, 2023
- ↑ City of Burlington, Vermont, "City of Burlington All Legal Resident Voter Registration Form," accessed November 14, 2024
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "Election Day FAQs," accessed April 20, 2023
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