Burlington mayor makes pitch for pricey bond measures

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s mayor is making her final pitch to residents on several big bond measures ahead of Town Meeting Day.

Next Tuesday, voters will decide on nearly $200 million in bonds for the city’s infrastructure needs.

Two wastewater bonds make up the bulk, totaling $172 million. That will raise water rates by 89% by 2030.

The water department says the goal is to overhaul antiquated wastewater, stormwater and drinking water systems, and make room for future building.

The other bond will help fix major issues in city buildings like the firehouse and police station.

“We’re going to live through some really hard times without these investments and the vibrancy of Burlington, for which I’m creating momentum with this administration to make sure we have a vibrant city that is thriving… Without this, these two critical tools in particular, that will make things much harder and we will have a harder, slower time being able to advance those goals,” said Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, P-Burlington.

Town Meeting Day is Tuesday, March 4.

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