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Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures in Vermont on March 4, 2025.

In 2025, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear 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.

Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2025

Election dates

March 4

Addison County

See also: Addison County, Vermont ballot measures

• Vergennes, Vermont, Article 7, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported advising the mayor and city council to adopt the following pledge: "WE AFFIRM our commitment to freedom, justice, and equality for the Palestinian people and all people; and" "WE OPPOSE all forms of racism, bigotry, discrimination, and oppression; and" "WE DECLARE ourselves an apartheid-free community, and to that end," "WE PLEDGE to join others in working to end all support to Israel's apartheid regime, settler colonialism, and military occupation."

A "no" vote opposed advising the mayor and city council to adopt the pledge regarding Palestine and Israel.

Chittenden County

See also: Chittenden County, Vermont ballot measures

• Winooski, Vermont, Article 5, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising the mayor and city council to adopt the following pledge: "WE AFFIRM our commitment to freedom, justice, and equality for the Palestinian people and all people; and" "WE OPPOSE all forms of racism, bigotry, discrimination, and oppression; and" "WE DECLARE ourselves an apartheid-free community, and to that end," "WE PLEDGE to join others in working to end all support to Israel's apartheid regime, settler colonialism, and military occupation."

A "no" vote opposed advising the mayor and city council to adopt the pledge regarding Palestine and Israel.

Washington County

See also: Washington County, Vermont ballot measures

• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 2, Payment of Debts and Current Expenses Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to spend $12,278,226 for the payment of debts, expenses, and taxes in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to spend $12,278,226 for the payment of debts, expenses, and taxes in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 3, Mayor Compensation Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported appropriating $4,080 as compensation for the mayor during the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

A "no" vote opposed appropriating $4,080 as compensation for the mayor during the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 4, City Council Compensation Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported appropriating $12,240 ($2,040 each) as compensation for council members for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

A "no" vote opposed appropriating $12,240 ($2,040 each) as compensation for council members for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 5, 1% City Sales Tax Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported assessing a 1% city sales tax with the first $50,000 in funding to be appropriated to Montpelier Alive and the next $100,000 to be appropriated to infrastructure projects in the 2026 fiscal year.

A "no" vote opposed assessing a 1% city sales tax with the first $50,000 in funding to be appropriated to Montpelier Alive and the next $100,000 to be appropriated to infrastructure projects in the 2026 fiscal year.

• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 6, Downtown Property Special Assessment Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to levy a special assessment of $51.50 per $100,000 of value on properties within Montpelier’s Designated Downtown not used entirely for residential purposes, expected to generate $62,000 in revenue, with funds used to improve the downtown streetscape and downtown marketing.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to levy a special assessment of $51.50 per $100,000 of value on properties within Montpelier’s Designated Downtown not used entirely for residential purposes, expected to generate $62,000 in revenue, with funds used to improve the downtown streetscape and downtown marketing.

• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 7, Aerial Ladder Fire Truck Replacement Bond Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to borrow $2,200,000 for the replacement of the aerial ladder fire truck.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to borrow $2,200,000 for the replacement of the aerial ladder fire truck.

• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 8, Montpelier Community Fund Appropriation Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported appropriating $134,150 to the Montpelier Community Fund to support local non-profit organizations and individual artists for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

A "no" vote opposed appropriating $134,150 to the Montpelier Community Fund to support local non-profit organizations and individual artists for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 9, Kellogg-Hubbard Library Appropriation Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported appropriating $464,255 to the Kellogg-Hubbard Library for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

A "no" vote opposed appropriating $464,255 to the Kellogg-Hubbard Library for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 10, Mosaic Vermont Appropriation Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported appropriating $3,750 to Mosaic Vermont for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

A "no" vote opposes appropriating $3,750 to Mosaic Vermont for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 11, Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice Appropriation Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing $23,500 in expenditures for Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing $23,500 in expenditures for Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice.

• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 13, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported advising the Montpelier mayor and city council to adopt the following pledge: "WE AFFIRM our commitment to freedom, justice, and equality for the Palestinian people and all people; and" "WE OPPOSE all forms of racism, bigotry, discrimination, and oppression; and" "WE DECLARE ourselves an apartheid-free community, and to that end," "WE PLEDGE to join others in working to end all support to Israel's apartheid regime, settler colonialism, and military occupation."

A "no" vote opposed advising the Montpelier mayor and city council to adopt the pledge regarding Palestine and Israel.

• Montpelier Roxbury School District, Vermont, Article 3, School Budget Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported approving a $32,634,264 budget for the school district for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with an estimated per pupil spending of $14,796.81, a 7.58% increase from the prior year's budget.

A "no" vote opposed approving a $32,634,264 budget for the school district, with an estimated per pupil spending of $14,796.81, a 7.58% increase from the prior year's budget.

• Montpelier Roxbury School District, Vermont, Article 4, School Directors Compensation Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported appropriating $9,700 as compensation for School Directors, with $1,500 for the Chair, $1,200 for the Vice Chair, and $1,000 for each other director.

A "no" vote opposed appropriating $9,700 as compensation for School Directors, with $1,500 for the Chair, $1,200 for the Vice Chair, and $1,000 for each other director.

• Montpelier Roxbury School District, Vermont, Article 5, Fund Balance Reserve Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Board of School Directors to retain any audited fund balance as of June 30, 2025, in a reserve fund for school operations.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Board of School Directors to retain any audited fund balance as of June 30, 2025, in a reserve fund for school operations.

Windham County

See also: Windham County, Vermont ballot measures

• Brattleboro, Vermont, Article II, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising the mayor and city council to adopt the following pledge: "WE AFFIRM our commitment to freedom, justice, and equality for the Palestinian people and all people; and" "WE OPPOSE all forms of racism, bigotry, discrimination, and oppression; and" "WE DECLARE ourselves an apartheid-free community, and to that end," "WE PLEDGE to join others in working to end all support to Israel's apartheid regime, settler colonialism, and military occupation."

A "no" vote opposed advising the mayor and city council to adopt the pledge regarding Palestine and Israel.

• Newfane, Vermont, Article 38, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising the mayor and city council to adopt the following pledge: "WE AFFIRM our commitment to freedom, justice, and equality for the Palestinian people and all people; and" "WE OPPOSE all forms of racism, bigotry, discrimination, and oppression; and" "WE DECLARE ourselves an apartheid-free community, and to that end," "WE PLEDGE to join others in working to end all support to Israel's apartheid regime, settler colonialism, and military occupation."

A "no" vote opposed advising the mayor and city council to adopt the pledge regarding Palestine and Israel.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Vermont

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Vermont.

How to vote in Vermont

Poll times

In 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.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

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.

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. "

Automatic registration

Vermont automatically registers eligible individuals to vote through the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Vermont has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

Vermont allows same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

To 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.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Vermont 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.

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. 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. 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 registration

The My Voter Page, run by the Vermont Secretary of State office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Vermont 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.

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.

• Valid photo ID (driver’s license or passport)
• Current utility bill
• Current bank statement
• Another government document containing your residential address

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2025
• Local ballot measures, Vermont

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