Editor’s note: Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison County Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times. Since Election Day, Americans have seen a sea-change of political fortunes and attitudes: from the conservative Trump-supporters who expected […]
Tag: Voting
Commentary, Opinion
The voters’ vital role
By Angelo Lynn Editor’s note: Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison County Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times. As we enter the final weeks before the Nov. 8 elections, both state and national, let’s […]
Commentary, Opinion
Vermonters voted for a smarter justice system
By James Duff Lyall Editor’s note: James Lyall is the executive director of ACLU of Vermont. Our communities are still struggling through the pandemic and its harmful impacts on mental health, substance use, and affordable housing. It’s clear that we […]
Column, Living the Dream
Voting for the first time
By Merisa Sherman A few years ago, a friend of mine moved to Killington from Philly and was very excited to vote in her first Vermont election. She was concerned however, with how much time she would need to set […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
Vermont’s civic future is at risk
By Chris Winters, Vt. Deputy Secretary of State It is important we all understand the strengths of American democracy, as well as its weaknesses. If we are to work together as a nation to address the limits of “the great […]
State News
Mixed messages
By Rep. Jim Harrison Last Thursday, April 29, the House approved changes to the Brattleboro charter that will allow 16-year-olds to vote in municipal elections and serve on town boards such as select boards. Additionally, 15-year-olds can vote early or […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
Even voting is at issue in this election
By Lee H. Hamilton One of the more intriguing aspects of this unusual election year is the extent to which the underpinning of the election itself — voting — has become an issue in its own right. An act that […]
Local News
Early voting for the general election begins Friday, Sept. 23
Early voting will officially open on Friday, Sept. 23. Any registered voter will be able to request a ballot from their town clerk by phone, mail, or online and cast their vote for the Nov. 8 election. The elections team […]
Letter
Thank you voters
Dear Editor, After this past election in Killington, I would like to thank everyone for coming out and voting. For those of you that did cast a vote for me, Jim Haff, thank you very much. I understand the platform […]