City Council - Regular Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2026

The City Council voted against accepting a donated statue from the Missisquoi Abenaki Nation for Battery Park, citing concerns about the statue's depiction and the ongoing debate surrounding Abenaki identity. Earlier in the meeting, the council unanimously approved a substantial change request for the Waterfront Tax Increment Financing District and adopted the Chittenden Solid Waste District's FY27 budget.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Burlington, VT
Meeting Date
May 18, 2026

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