Why I’m Running
I first arrived in Burlington from Montpelier over 20 years ago to attend UVM. Like many young people, after graduation I left for Boston in the pursuit of professional opportunities with higher wages. Each time I returned to Vermont for visits I always knew I was home when I stepped out of my car and breathed in the clean, crisp, winter air. People said hello as they passed by and had openness to connection. I missed that. Seven years later I found myself moving back to Vermont, landing in Burlington from Williston in 2019.
Our home looks different than I remember it in 2001. New buildings, parks, public art, restaurants, and stores. Farmer’s Market has grown and construction projects abound. Every place changes, and Burlington is certainly no exception to that reality. It’s our job to make sure it changes for the better. Our community’s beauty, safety, vibrance, and sense of welcome didn’t come about overnight. Generations of neighbors came together to address the problems and opportunities of the day with the aim of leaving a home that is exponentially better for generations that came after them. Whether you’re newly arrived or generationally rooted in Burlington, I see that deep commitment to community care reflected in interactions every day.
I’m running for City Council because I am up for the task in stewarding that vision of a safe, healthy, and lively future for this lakeside cultural hub we call home. I will work hard to:
- Preserve all our beautiful city has to offer,
- Boldly address the critical issues of our day (especially public safety and affordability),
- Realize sustainable solutions for all of our neighbors who need assistance,
- Progress our future-oriented projects creatively and pragmatically
We have made some solid progress in the past two years and I see blue skies ahead for Burlington.
I appreciate all support for my candidacy as Ward 7’s representative on the City Council and I hope you will join me in solution-oriented work towards this shared vision together if elected.
Thank You Ward 7 Democrats!
I want to thank all of my Ward 7 neighbors who supported me in the Democratic caucus on January 5th. For those of you who weren’t able to attend virtually or in-person, I welcome you to hear what I shared with voters about why I’m running, my vision for Burlington’s future, and my commitments to you.
Watch Our February Candidate Forum on CCTV 17
As always, thank you to CCTV Town Meeting TV for providing the public with an opportunity to hear from candidates running for office. I always appreciate the thoughtfulness and timeliness of their questions. I encourage everyone to take a moment to listen to this video as you consider who to cast your ballot for on March 3rd.
Thank You Abbey Duke for remaining with me as Campaign Treasurer since Day One!
Evan Litwin (Left) & Abbey Duke (Right), at Oakledge for All Adaptive Playground Grand Opening, November 2023.
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