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Endorsements
I believe Tim is an outstanding candidate for City Council. I first met Tim and his wife Kate when our children attended IAA together as elementary school students. Tim and Kate are deeply committed to our community, and their kids are in Burlington schools. Tim's an independent thinker with excellent judgment and a love for Burlington. I know Tim will serve our community well, and I hope you will join me in supporting his campaign.
Maea Brandt
Current East District
City Councilor
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Ed and Jen Adrian
Former Ward One
City Councilor
We are thrilled to endorse Tim for the East District City Council seat. Tim is an excellent listener who is deeply connected to the community. He has a genuine interest in understanding the needs of the people he serves and is committed to finding solutions that will benefit everyone. He is a leader who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of those he represents. Tim is the perfect candidate for the East District City Council seat. Please join us in voting for Tim, a leader who is committed to serving for the long term.
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Richard Deane
Former East District
City Councilor
I am wholeheartedly endorsing Tim Doherty for East District City Council in Burlington, Vermont. Having served on the city council myself, I know Tim has the commitment it will take to make our city a better place to live. He has a passion for engaging with residents and a willingness to find solutions to the challenges we face. Tim has the experience, knowledge, and drive to make a lasting impact on our city, and I enthusiastically support his candidacy for East District City Council.
Tree and Joe Cleary
Willard Street
We are proud to endorse Tim Doherty for East District City Council in Burlington, Vermont. We've known Tim and the Doherty family for years and our children have attended the Burlington Public Schools together. His passion for making our city a better place to live is evident in the way he interacts with his neighbors and his involvement in local causes. We truly believe he has the knowledge, experience, and commitment to make a positive and lasting impact on the city. We're confident that Tim will work hard to represent the interests of all residents, and we fully support him in his campaign for East District City Council.
Rob Chandler
Mansfield Avenue
I've been friends with Tim since our children crossed paths in Little League many years ago. Tim is thoughtful, principled, and kind, and he cares deeply about our city. Burlington will benefit greatly from Tim's sharp mind, fierce dedication, and excellent judgment.
Kim and Rich Price
No. Prospect Street
We're excited to support Tim Doherty for City Council. We've known Tim as a neighbor and fellow parent in Burlington schools. He's the calm, steady, practical voice that our ward needs on the City Council.
Rob Gutman
No. Williams Street
Doherty is, without a doubt, our best council candidate. Over the years Tim has shown his commitment to preserving what's best about the East District (and our unique neighborhoods) and working hard to find solutions to our most vexing problems. Tim's history and experience of community service, professional excellence, and business and civic leadership shows that he will be a hard-working and independent-minded voice supporting our needs on City Council.
Nancy Kaplan
Former City Councilor
As a resident of the East District and former City Councilor, I believe that Tim Doherty would make an excellent representative for our neighborhoods. He has a proven track record of community service and has demonstrated a deep commitment to making Burlington a better place for everyone.
Jennifer Francoeur
Colonial Square
I can't think of anyone who knows and cares about Burlington and its residents more than Tim Doherty. Tim lives here, he works here, he has three children in the Burlington school system—he's deeply connected as a parent, a professional, and an all-around active BTV resident. I'm not kidding when I say I won the neighbor lottery when Tim and his family parked their lives next to mine in Ward 1. They actively reach out to connect and strengthen our community.
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Tim's heart and soul will certainly serve us, but that's not all he'll bring to City Council. I also can't think of anyone with more integrity or capacity for rigorous work than Tim. He's a disciplined thinker and a skilled communicator who understands a city councilor's job involves tedious analysis and work toward consensus. He knows how to listen, clarify, and connect information and ideas for understanding and better planning and spending.
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Tim has everything this important job demands to represent us all responsibly. On March 7, 2023, let's get out and vote for someone we can count on to promote the health, safety, and services Burlington needs to prosper, for the wellbeing of all its residents. Thank you, Tim Doherty, for stepping up and being our candidate.
Jonathan Chapple-Sokol
No. Prospect Street
Town Meeting Day ballots will arrive soon, and I encourage voters in the East District to vote for Tim Doherty for City Council. Tim will be an honest, thoughtful, and worthy successor to Councilor Brandt, who has chosen not to run for re-election.
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Tim is a careful decision-maker. He is focused on the details that the devil hides in and is concerned with the risks of unanticipated consequences. He is neither an ideologue nor a pedant. He seeks a solid understanding of an issue before making a decision. As folks who attended the Ward 1 NPA meeting last week observed, you shouldn't expect a 'knee-jerk' opinion or a digressive pivot from Tim – he stays on-topic, tells you what he thinks and why, and if he needs a better understanding of an issue before making a decision, he will say so.
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He seeks civil dialog, the possibility of disagreeing without being disagreeable (a rare and refreshing attribute these days) and he wants to focus on outreach and responsiveness to his constituents' interests and needs.
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Perhaps one of Tim's strongest attributes, which has been lacking in so many recent candidates for City Council, is an understanding that the role of the City Council is governance, and he has a good understanding of the power and limitations of the role. For example, he strongly believes work needs to be done to make UVM a better neighbor, but he is careful not to make unkeepable promises. Tim will be a good city councilor because he understands what it means to be a city councilor.
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You'll be receiving your ballots in the mail soon. Mail them in or go to the polls on March 7th, and help elect Tim Doherty our next East District City Councilor. People, not Parties.
Jill and Dan Martin
High Grove Court
We are writing to offer our unreserved and enthusiastic support for Tim Doherty for City Council. Tim has been a trusted friend and neighbor since we moved to Burlington seven years ago. In that time, we have found him to be hard-working, honest, and trustworthy. He is committed to our city and has shown that in ways big and small--from his morning chats with neighbors while walking his dog to larger-scale volunteer projects.
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We can't wait to vote for Tim on Town Meeting Day and hope you do too.
Mark Kaplan
Prospect Hll
As a lifelong resident of the City of Burlington and as a former member and former president of the Burlington City Council, I am proud to endorse Tim Doherty for Burlington City Council. Tim's dedication to constituent service and public safety is what the East District needs, and his commitment to working with community members to address local issues is impressive. I believe Tim is someone who will work tirelessly to make Burlington a better place to live, work, and raise a family. I urge you to vote for Tim Doherty for a stronger, safer, and more vibrant Burlington.