South BurlingtonElection Results 2026
The Results Are In
Beth Zigmund won the contested City Council seat by 31 votes (1,699 to 1,668). All ballot articles passed, including the city budget and fire station bond. This is an independent, nonpartisan community resource.
Watch the Candidate Forum
Beth Zigmund and Amy Allen discuss the issues on Town Meeting TV
City Council - 2 Year Term
Beth Zigmund elected with 1,699 votes (50.5%) to Amy Allen's 1,668 (49.5%)
Beth Zigmund
Cardiothoracic radiologist at UVM Medical Center and Associate Professor of Radiology at the Larner College of Medicine. Medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, radiology residency at Georgetown University Hospital, cardiothoracic fellowship at University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. Currently serves as Division Chief of Cardiothoracic Radiology and Director of Lung Cancer Screening at UVM Medical Center.
Experience Highlights
- Member of South Burlington Energy Committee (term expires 2027)
- Co-Chair of Radiologists for a Sustainable Future
Amy Allen
Stay-at-home mom navigating 'sandwich generation' life — balancing raising children with elder care responsibilities. Before focusing on family, worked as an international development consultant for USAID and the World Bank across Latin America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia, specializing in government reform efforts including streamlining permit processes. Recently purchased 'forever home' in South Burlington after years of renting.
Experience Highlights
- Former international development consultant at USAID and World Bank
- Specialized in government reform and permit process streamlining
Uncontested Races — Results
These candidates ran unopposed and were elected
City Council
The 5-member council sets the city budget, approves zoning changes, hires the city manager, and makes policy decisions on development, infrastructure, and services.
Andrew Chalnick
City Council - 3 Year Term
Current City Council member and Vice Chair
School Board
The school board hires the superintendent, sets the school budget (~70-75% of your property tax), negotiates teacher contracts, and oversees district policy.
Daniel Boyer
School Board - 2 Year Term
Current School Board member (one-year term)
Emilee Hoffman
School Board - 3 Year Term
Current School Board member (elected via write-in campaign 2025)
Michelle Boyer
School Board - 3 Year Term (2 years remaining)
Current School Board member (appointed 2025)
Elyssa Galves
School Board - 3 Year Term
Elected via write-in campaign
Ballot Article Results
How South Burlington voted on March 3rd
City Budget (FY2027)
$55,870,081.83Adopt the City Council's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)
Fire Station 1 Addition Bond
$2,300,000Approve a $2.3 million bond for a 2,333 sq ft addition to Fire Station 1 on Dorset Street
Town Meeting Day
March 3, 2026 — Final Results