- Any -AdvocacyARPAFFAMACRMS March 13, 2025 VLCT Advocates for Local Government in Washington Rutland City Mayor Mike Doenges, VLCT's Josh Hanford, and Ted Brady were in D.C. this week for the National League of Cities City Congress. They heard from V.P. JD Vance Monday, and also visited with... March 10, 2025 Training about Flood Adaptation for Historic Buildings The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, in coordination with the National Park Service and FEMA, is sponsoring in-person training for flood adaptation for buildings. The authors of the... March 7, 2025 Review the Draft Public Safety Communications Report Act 78 of 2023 created the Vermont Public Safety Communications Task Force to: “…establish a statewide reliable, secure, and interoperable public safety communications system, comprising integrated... March 3, 2025 Testimony to House Ways and Means Regarding Lowering Property Taxes, 2/28/25 Lowering Property Taxes – Local Option Taxes and PILOT Surplus It is a top priority of VLCT to advance legislative action to enable municipalities to raise local revenues and control expenses to lower... March 3, 2025 WLR March 3: Legislature Considers VLCT Priorities Before Town Meeting Week Recess Happy Town Meeting Day eve! This issue of the Weekly Legislative Report features a last-minute Budget Adjustment Act showdown, the status of Open Meeting Law clean-up and Local Option Tax reforms, and... February 24, 2025 Complete Your Annual Municipal Roads General Road (MRGP) Checkup The Vermont Municipal Roads Program is reminding towns about their requirements for compliance with the Municipal Roads General Permit (MRGP). Complete the annual checkup below to confirm your town's... February 24, 2025 WLR February 24: Town Meeting Week Advocacy Guide With Town Meeting Day and the legislature’s annual crossover break just around the corner, in this Weekly Legislative Report we prepare you to meet with your local law makers and advocate effectively... February 24, 2025 Testimony on Several Housing Issues to the House Committee on General and Housing, 2/21/25 Testimony of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs and Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist to the House Committee on General... Load More