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Vote for Jimmy Leas and Against Trump-Style Politics
Letter from supporter, published in the Front Porch Forum… Laura Benner, who described herself on VPR in July as “a very big supporter of Donald Trump” is campaigning to get Pat Nowak re-elected to city council. Both Benner and Nowak are members of the South Burlington Republican Party Committee, and Benner was a delegate at […]
Opinion: Now is the time to rebel
Originally posted to Burlington Free Press… South Burlington is being roughed up every day by a bully to the north. We must stop collaborating. Now is the time to rebel. Burlington is the bully. Burlington hosts an otherwise well-regarded tenant at its airport that operates screamingly loud F-16 fighter jets that cause serious health and […]
Jimmy Leas, the Clear Choice to Be Our City Councilor
Letter from supporter, published in the Front Porch Forum… I’m supporting Jimmy Leas for the South Burlington City Council. This is why. His highest priority is US – all the people of South Burlington. He does not court favor with any special interest group or organization. His character and actions stand in stark contrast some […]
BFP: South Burlington Sees City Council Contests
By Nicole Higgins Desmet March 1, 2017 SOUTH BURLINGTON – The race for City Council heated up in January when James “Jimmy” Marc Leas peppered incumbent Councilor Pat Nowak with a series of questions about home buyouts and her position on the Burlington International Airport Commission. Leas’ challenge of Nowak went beyond the council meeting. […]
Time to Learn the Truth About Airport Land Grab
Letter from supporter, published in the Front Porch Forum… South Burlington Needs to Dump Pat Nowak It’s clear that Pat Nowak has failed in her duty to report the information she is privy to in Airport Commission meetings regarding the home buy-outs. Information we are ALL entitled to know. Personally, I’m tired of listening to […]
Langrock and Leas for SB City Council
Letter from supporter, published in the Front Porch Forum… Katie Langrock as former COO of VT Teddy Bear and now Commando and as a board member of Spectrum Youth and Family Services brings the energy, business acumen and temperament that is needed on SB City Council. James Leas’ fresh ideas, solution oriented approach and advocacy […]
Jimmy Leas is My Candidate for City Council
Letter from supporter, published in the Front Porch Forum… We need Jimmy Leas as our councilor I’m voting for Jimmy Leas for city council. His highest priority are the people of South Burlington and our wellbeing. He does not court favor with developers or those who use our city as a money-making enterprise for themselves. […]
Katie Langrock and James Leas for SB City Council
Letter from supporter, published in the Front Porch Forum… South Burlington faces serious challenges in carving a future for our growing City. We need fresh ideas. Katie Langrock as former COO of VT Teddy Bear and now Commando and serving as board member of Spectrum Youth and Family Services has the skills and temperament and […]
Jimmy Leas Will Help Us
Letter from supporter, published in the Front Porch Forum… I know that Jimmy Leas will approach city governance with trust and good will I was impressed with what he said at Wednesday night’s debate regarding how he would keep the national political rancor from occurring in South Burlington city governance. Jimmy said he would “assume […]
Lt. Governor David Zuckerman endorsed Jimmy Leas for City Council
“I’ve known Jimmy for more than 15 years and believe he will be a great addition to the South Burlington City Council. Jimmy will work tirelessly to protect people and the environment, preserve open space, support renewable energy, and promote a sustainable economy and sensible development in South Burlington.” Lt. Governor David Zuckerman Jimmy Leas was […]