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2025
- See also: Vermont 2025 local ballot measures
March 4
• 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. |
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. |
A "yes" vote supported advising the Montpelier mayor and city council to adopt the following pledge:
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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. |
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. |
2024
- See also: Vermont 2024 local ballot measures
March 5
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 4, Payment of Debts and Current Expenses Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported spending $11,495,881 for the payment of debts, expenses, and taxes in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $11,495,881 for the payment of debts, expenses, and taxes in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 7, Mayor Compensation Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported approving $4,080 as compensation for the mayor for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed approving $4,080 as compensation for the mayor for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 8, Council Member Compensation Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported approving $12,240 ($2,040 each) as compensation for city council members for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed approving $12,240 ($2,040 each) as compensation for city council members for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 9, School Director Compensation Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported approving $9,700 as compensation for the school directors ($1,500 for the chair; $1,200 for the vice chair; and $1,000 each for others) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed approving $9,700 as compensation for the school directors ($1,500 for the chair; $1,200 for the vice chair; and $1,000 each for others) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 10, Board of School Directors Reserve Fund Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Board of School Directors to hold any audited fund balance as of June 30, 2024, in a reserve (assigned) fund to be expended under the control and direction of the Board of School Directors for the purpose of operating the school. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Board of School Directors to hold any audited fund balance as of June 30, 2024, in a reserve (assigned) fund to be expended under the control and direction of the Board of School Directors for the purpose of operating the school. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to levy a tax of $51.50 per $100,000 of appraisal value on non-residential properties within Montpelier’s Designated Downtown to fund downtown streetscaping and marketing. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to levy a tax of $51.50 per $100,000 of appraisal value on non-residential properties within Montpelier’s Designated Downtown to fund downtown streetscaping and marketing. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 12, Kellogg-Hubbard Library Funding Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported spending $444,070 for the Kellogg-Hubbard Library for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $444,070 for the Kellogg-Hubbard Library for the 2024-2025 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, Vermont, Article 14, Eviction Protections Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to authorize the city council to enact ordinances safeguarding residential tenants from evictions without just cause. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to authorize the city council to enact ordinances safeguarding residential tenants from evictions without just cause. |
• Montpelier Roxbury School District, Vermont, Article 5, School District Budget Measure (March 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported adopting the Montpelier Roxbury School District budget of $32,046,114 for the upcoming fiscal year as determined by the school board. |
A "no" vote opposed adopting the school district budget of $32,046,114 for the upcoming fiscal year as determined by the school board. |
A "yes" vote supported spending $270,000 to supplement the Montpelier Roxbury School District's Capital Reserve Fund. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $270,000 to supplement the Montpelier Roxbury School District's Capital Reserve Fund. |
2023
- See also: Vermont 2023 local ballot measures
March 7
A "yes" vote supported dissolving the Central Vermont Public Safety Authority. |
A "no" vote opposed dissolving the Central Vermont Public Safety Authority. |
A "yes" vote supported withdrawing Montpelier from the Central Vermont Public Safety Authority. |
A "no" vote opposed withdrawing Montpelier from the Central Vermont Public Safety Authority. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 7, Payment of Debts and Current Expenses Measure (March 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported spending $11,495,881 for the payment of debts, expenses, and taxes in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $11,495,881 for the payment of debts, expenses, and taxes in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 10, Mayor Compensation Measure (March 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported paying $4,080 to the mayor for services in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposes paying $4,080 to the mayor for services in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 11, Council Member Compensation Measure (March 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported paying $12,240 ($2,040 each) to the City Council for services in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed paying $12,240 ($2,040 each) to the City Council for services in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. |
A "yes" vote supported amending an authorization of $1,815,000 for highway, recreation park and building infrastructure improvements to include funding for: a renewable heating system and other energy-efficiency projects at the Public Works Garage; new streetlights, traffic lights, and intersection improvements; a retaining wall on Marvin Street; various highway, infrastructure projects; and Confluence River Park project. |
A "no" vote opposed amending an authorization of $1,815,000 for highway, recreation park and building infrastructure improvements to include funding for: a renewable heating system and other energy-efficiency projects at the Public Works Garage; new streetlights, traffic lights, and intersection improvements; a retaining wall on Marvin Street; various highway, infrastructure projects; and Confluence River Park project. |
A "yes" vote supported amending an authorization provided to the City Council on March 1, 2022 to add a term of 30 years to a $16,400,000 bond for various sewer treatment systems. |
A "no" vote opposed amending an authorization provided to the City Council on March 1, 2022 to add a term of 30 years to a $16,400,000 bond for various sewer treatment systems. |
A "yes" vote supported adding a 30 year term to an authorization provided to the City Council on March 1, 2022 to borrow $7,200,000 for the reconstruction of East State Street. |
A "no" vote opposed adding a 30 year term to an authorization provided to the City Council on March 1, 2022 to borrow $7,200,000 for the reconstruction of East State Street. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 17, Downtown Non-Residential Property Tax Levy Measure (March 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to levy a tax of $51.50 per $100,000 of appraisal value on non-residential properties within Montpelier’s Designated Downtown to fund downtown streetscaping and marketing. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to levy a tax of $51.50 per $100,000 of appraisal value on non-residential properties within Montpelier’s Designated Downtown to fund downtown streetscaping and marketing. |
• Montpelier, Vermont, Article 18, Kellogg-Hubbard Library Appropriation Measure (March 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported spending $411,774 for the Kellogg-Hubbard Library for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $411,774 for the Kellogg-Hubbard Library for the 2023-2024 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 8, School District Budget Measure (March 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported adopting an annual budget for the Montpelier Roxbury School District of $28,608,500 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, amounting to an estimated $19,670.59 per equalized pupil. |
A "no" vote opposed adopting an annual budget for the Montpelier Roxbury School District of $28,608,500 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, amounting to an estimated $19,670.59 per equalized pupil. |
A "yes" vote supported spending $270,000 to supplement the Capital Reserve Fund. |
A "no" vote opposed spending $270,000 to supplement the Capital Reserve Fund. |
A "yes" vote supported paying $9,700 (Chair $1,500; Vice Chair $1,200; others $1,000 each) to the school directors for services in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. |
A "no" vote opposed paying $9,700 (Chair $1,500; Vice Chair $1,200; others $1,000 each) to the school directors for services in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Board of School Directors to hold any audited fund balance in a reserve fund for the purpose of operating the school. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Board of School Directors to hold any audited fund balance in a reserve fund for the purpose of operating the school. |
2022
- See also: Vermont 2022 local ballot measures
March 1
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. |
2010
May 11
- See also: May 11, 2010 ballot measures in Vermont
2010
March 2
- See also: March 2, 2010 ballot measures in Vermont
Montpelier Marijuana Decriminalization Measure (March 2010)
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