🌱 City Council Considers Redistricting Maps + Ranked-Choice Voting

Rise and shine, Burlington! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in Burlington.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. The Burlington City Council will be reviewing four different options for redistricting maps. The maps will consist of re-drawn ward boundaries to adjust for recent population shifts. Click the link for a full description of each proposed map option. (WCAX)
2. Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger and Acting Police Chief Jon Murad have unveiled a new public safety plan. The new plan is meant to address ongoing safety concerns that the community has in the center city area. The Downtown Public Safety and Activation Plan reportedly combine a new police deployment scheme with recreational activity. (WAMC)
3. Burlington will now be utilizing ranked-choice voting for its City Council races. The new voting system has been approved through a charter change. Vermont Governor Phil Scott did not sign or veto the measure but reported that he did not support ranked-choice voting. Since he didn't veto or sign, the system has become law. (WCAX)

Today in Burlington:

• Animal Demo At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Burlington VT reports the temperature will be in the mid-90s before isolated thunderstorms occur this evening. Click for the full weather report. (Facebook)
• The Burlington Fire Department recognizes the training and dedication of its ALS engine companies. These fire trucks are staffed with ambulance-level medics. (Facebook)
• The Burlington Beer Company announces the release of its latest Gose can. Click to learn more about the newest addition to its Rotating Fruited Gose Series. (Instagram)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.