The following information about Brattleboro Town Meeting & Elections 2012
comes to us courtesy of the town and the candidates themselves unless otherwise
indicated. Corrections, additions, and feedback: please email info@ibrattleboro.com.
Important Dates for Voters and Candidates
| January 23, 2012 |
Last day (5:00 P. M.) for Town Meeting Members who are candidates for re-election to give written notice to the Town Clerk (seventh Monday preceding election). |
| January 26, 2012 |
Last day (5:00 P. M.) to file petition requesting that an article be placed on the Warning for Annual Town and Town School District Meeting (40 days preceding election). Approx. 480 (5%) signatures of registered Brattleboro voters required. First day to post Warning for Annual Town and Town School District (not more than 40 days preceding election). |
| January 30, 2012 |
Last day (5:00 P.M.) to file petition for Town and Town School District Officers (sixth Monday preceding election, 30 signatures required). Last day (5:00 P.M.) to file petition to be a candidate for Town Meeting Member (sixth Monday preceding election, 10 signatures from candidate’s district required) |
| February 5, 2012 |
Last day to post Warning for Town and Town School District Meeting (not less than 30 days preceding election). |
| February 8, 2012 |
Last day (5:00 PM) to register to vote in the BUHS Annual Meeting (Wednesday preceding meeting). |
| February 14, 2012 |
BUHS District #6 Annual Meeting |
| February 15, 2012 |
Absentee ballots available in Town Clerk's Office |
| February 15, 2012 |
WTSA Candidates Forum, 7 pm |
| February 16, 2012 |
League of Women Voters/BCTV Candidates Forum, 5:30 pm |
February 17, 2012 |
Brattleboro Citizens' Breakfast - Selectboard Candidates’ Forum, 7:30 a.m., Gibson-Aiken Center |
| February 29, 2012 |
Last day (5:00 PM) to register to vote for Town and Town School District |
| March 5, 2012 |
Last day (5:00 P.M.) for voters to request absentee ballots |
| March 6,
2012 |
Town Meeting Day - Town and School District
Elections
BUHS Gymnasium, 9 AM -7 PM |
| March 9, 2012 |
Town Meeting Information Packets available at Town Clerk's Office |
| March 14, 2012 |
District caucuses to meet constituents and fill town rep vacancies, Academy School, 6:30 pm |
| March 14, 2012 |
Informational meeting for town meeting representatives, Academy School, 7 pm |
| March 16, 2012 |
Last day for Officers to request a recount |
| March 24,
2012 |
Representative Town and Town School District Annual Meeting,
BUHS Gymnasium, 9 AM -7 PM; simulcast on BCTV |
| March 30, 2012 |
Last day (5:00 P.M.) for petition to be filed with
Selectmen requesting question voted at Representative Town Meeting be submitted
to voters of the Town at large (five days exclusive of Sunday from meeting.)
Requires signatures of 250 voters or 50 Town Meeting Members. See Section
8, Acts of 1959, Number 302 |
Voting Information
Voting in Brattleboro will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Brattleboro
Union High School Gymnasium on Fairground Road. Polling hours are 9:00 AM to
7:00 PM.
The Annual Representatives Town Meeting is Saturday, March 24, 9am at the
Brattleboro Union High School Gymnasium.
If you are unsure if your name is listed as a registered voter in Brattleboro
or for more information about voter registration and early/absentee voting,
contact the town clerk at 251-8157.
Office hours for the Brattleboro Town Clerk’s office are 8:30 AM – 5:00
PM, Monday through Friday. On the Saturday prior to an election, the office
is open from 9 AM- 12 PM for absentee voting.
Early/absentee ballots are available in the Brattleboro Town Clerk's
office 20 days before a local election. Anyone wishing to vote early may
apply for an early/absentee ballot until 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before
the election, March 5, 2012.
For more information, call 251-8157 or e-mail townclerk@brattleboro.org.
Visit the Double the Voter Turnout page.
Sample Ballots (Coming Soon)
Video
Candidates and Information
Selectboard - 3 year seat (choose no more than 1)
Selectboard - 1 year seat (choose no more than 2)
Ballot Issue(s)
ARTICLE II
Shall the voters vote to approve the following resolution:
Whereas, government of, by, and for the people has long been a cherished American value, and the people's fundamental and inalienable right to self-govern, and thereby secure rights to life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness is guaranteed in the US Constitution; and,
Whereas, free and fair elections are essential to democracy and effective self-governance; and,
Whereas, the recent Citizens United v. the Federal Election Commission
Supreme Court decision allows unlimited corporate spending to influence
elections, candidate selection, policy decisions and votes.
Therefore, be it resolved, that the voters of the Town of Brattleboro call on our representatives in Congress, Senator Patrick Leahy, Senator Bernard Sanders and Representative Peter Welch to initiate and support such legislative action as may be appropriate to regulate corporate spending on political campaigns; and,
Be it further resolved, that the voters of the Town of Brattleboro directs the Town Clerk to send copies of this Resolution to the President of the United States, our Congressional representatives, our Vermont legislative representatives, and all local media outlets; and to arrange that a copy of this Resolution be placed on the Brattleboro Town website.
Pursuant to Town Charter, Article III, Section 2, this Article is advisory only and shall be acted upon by all voters of the Town by Australian ballot.
Last Updated Wednesday, February 22 2012 @ 02:39 PM GMT+5 
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