Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss discusses the future of Burlington Telecom, the city-owned utility that broke its equipment lease this month due to inability to make payments.
Burlington
Telecom is a publicly-owned cable, Internet and phone utility that’s
significantly in debt, and some city residents are worried they’re going to
wind up paying. But
Mayor Bob Kiss says he’s confident the company can be saved.
Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss talks with Jane Lindholm about instant runoff voting, the financial managment of Burlington Telecom and the plan to redevelop the northern end of Waterfront Park.
Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss discusses the repeal of Instant Runoff voting, the financial status of Burlington Telecom, and takes your questions. Also, a new biography of Dartmouth alumnus Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.
Senator
Bernie Sanders says federal policy should encourage the creation of "green
jobs" that can reduce the reliance on fossil fuels. Sanders
chaired a hearing in Washington Tuesday about what states and
cities across the country are doing in the field.
The Republican
candidate who lost the race to become mayor of Burlington in the third round of
the city’s instant runoff voting system is asking for a recount.
Voters
in several Vermont cities elected mayors yesterday, including Burlington. The city is unique because it uses
Instant Run Off voting to elect their top office. Burlington’s Progressive Mayor Bob Kiss is headed for a second term
after narrowly edging out Republican City Council President Kurt Wright.