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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Joan Shannon secures Democratic nomination for Burlington mayor

Joan Shannon, a longtime city councilor, has won the Democratic nomination for Burlington mayor with 50.7% of the vote, narrowly avoiding a runoff. Shannon, who has served on the City Council for 20 years, will face off against state Rep. Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, the Progressive nominee, in the mayoral race on Town Meeting Day in March. The record turnout in the nominating caucus indicates strong grassroots support for Shannon's campaign, which has focused on public safety issues.

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Joan Shannon Enters Burlington Mayoral Race"

Joan Shannon, a Democrat and veteran city councilor, has announced her candidacy for mayor of Burlington, emphasizing a focus on public safety. Shannon highlighted the challenges faced by the city, including a diminished police force, drug addiction, homelessness, and crime. She rallied with supporters and emphasized the need for collaboration and accountability in addressing these issues. Shannon's campaign slogan, "all hands on deck," reflects her commitment to tackling the city's challenges. She will be competing against fellow city councilor Karen Paul for the Democratic endorsement, while State Rep. Emma Mulvaney-Stanak is running as a Progressive candidate. The mayoral race in Burlington is open for the first time since 2012, following Mayor Miro Weinberger's decision not to seek re-election.

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