Bennington voters choose 3 for the selection of board; Pass 4 Charter Change | Local news

Bennington – Tom Haley and two newcomers were elected to the Bennington Select Board in a race that moved a total of 10 candidates.

The city budget also mainly went off with a vote of 1,518 to 654, and the voters approved four out of six proposed changes to the city charter, which are next checked by the legislator next.

The top voter was Jim Sullivan, the former executive director of the regional commission of Bennington County, with 1,277 votes, while the chairman of the city charter commission, Jackie Matts, took second place with 1,109 votes with 1,104 votes.

The three best finishers were chosen to fill the three openings on the selected board this year. Two places were opened when the chairman Jeannie Jenkins and Jeanne Conner decided not to look for new conditions.

The new board will meet for the first time in April.

The city clerk Cassie Barbeau said that the other voices of the candidates were 682 for Kelly Brundige Carroll, 458 for Mike Bethel, 360 for Martha Mackey, 356 for Jack Rossiter-Munley, 317 for Beau Alexander Sr., 138 for Jack “Ripper” Hurley and 123 for Maria Corralales.

“I am incredibly grateful for the support of Bennington voters who share my vision for our community,” said Haley. “Your trust means to me the world and I am happy to continue working for our city.”

He added: “Congratulations to Jackie Matts and Jim Sullivan to their victories. I look forward to serving next to you. I would also like to recognize everyone and thank you to run. Your commitment to Bennington is invaluable, and I hope you stay involved if we go forward together. “

“There were many candidates and I thought it was a really good campaign,” said Sullivan, “and I appreciate the efforts of everyone and everyone who came out, and I look forward to serving on the board.”

Matts commented: “I am incredibly humble and excited to stand in front of you as a new member of the Bennington Select Board tonight. We celebrate tonight! This victory is not just mine – it is a victory for everyone who believes that it is possible when passion and experience come together. We have shown that unity, hard work and commitment to progress can change our community. “

She added: “Today's celebration marks a clear mandate for our joint vision – a clear sign that Bennington is ready to use a future defined by progress and cooperation.”

With regard to the six proposed charta changes, suggestions that enable legal residents without national and 16- and 17-year-olds to coordinate in the local elections were against the first question of 1,419 votes against 1,077 and 1,419 against 724 in the second.

The other proposed changes were approved, including the placement of city lien for the enforcement of violations for code in front of those of the mortgage owner and a 1 percent option tax for short-term rentals, which were held by non-resident owners.

Reviews in the city charter language about the removal of a city administrator were also approved if this provision is covered by an employment contract, and the language changes with which the selection committee is determined to check certain responsibilities for the review of symptoms in which the police are included in the police.

City treasurer Joan Pinsonnault and the moderator of the city of Jason Morrissey were elected unhindered on new conditions.

All separate ballot articles looking for organizations were approved by the voters.

The Bennington Banner will update if further local election results are available.