1991 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election

none June 2021 June 2021 1991 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election File:Flag of Burlington, Vermont (1990-2017).jpg presidential no 1989 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election 1989 1993 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election 1993 March 3, 1991 x145px Peter Clavelle Progressive Coalition (Vermont) 6,162 77.96% x120px Haik Bedrosian Independent (United States) 865 10.94% x120px Daniel Gregory Independent (United States) 522 6.60% 1991 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election by city council district.svg 200px Results by city council district Clavelle: #4c1717 Clavelle: 70–80% #170606ff Clavelle: 80–90% Mayor of Burlington Peter Clavelle Independent (politician) Peter Clavelle Progressive Coalition The 1991 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election was held on March 3, 1991 to elect the mayor of Burlington, Vermont. Incumbent independent Mayor Peter Clavelle ran as the candidate of the Progressive Coalition, and defeated Haik Bedrosian, Daniel Gregory, and Michael Hackett, who all ran as independent candidates. The Democratic and Republican parties did not run candidates in this election. Clavelle faced no opposition for the endorsement of the Progressive Coalition. The Democratic and Republican parties did not run candidates in the election with the Democrats stating that there were no viable candidates against Clavelle and the Republicans having nobody who could commit to the campaign. Haik Bedrosian, Daniel Gregory, and Michael Hackett ran as independent candidates. Clavelle won in the general election with over seventy percent of the popular vote, but the Democratic Party, which had focused on the city council elections, gained two seats. Voter turnout for this election was the lowest since the 1981 election. Background Peter Clavelle won the 1989 mayoral election as an independent candidate with the support of the Progressive Coalition.March 9, 1989 1989 election results 14 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79039449/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210609174755/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79039449/the-burlington-free-press/ June 9, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 December 9, 1988 Clavelle wins Progressive nod 1 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79282514/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210610014716/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79282514/the-burlington-free-press/ June 10, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 At the time of the 1991 mayoral election the composition of the city council was five Progressive Coalition members, four Democratic members, and four Republican members.February 16, 1991 Clavelle Faces Only Splintered Opposition 1 Rutland Herald https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356266/rutland-daily-herald/ live https://archive.today/20210611101213/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356266/rutland-daily-herald/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 Campaign Candidates Democratic Judith Stephany, who was the Democratic nominee in the 1983 mayoral election and Maurice Mahoney, a member of the city council from the 1st district, were speculated as possible candidates for the Democratic nomination. David W. Curtis, the chair of the Burlington Democratic Party, stated that the Democrats would run a candidate in the mayoral election.November 19, 1990 Mayoral race slow developing 2 13 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79357649/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611092525/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79357649/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 January 19, 1983 Rep. Stephany Is Democratic Candidate for Mayor 9 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64640788/rutland-daily-herald/ live https://archive.today/20201205060905/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64640788/rutland-daily-herald/ December 5, 2020 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 However, on January 23, 1991, the Democratic caucus did not nominate a candidate and a motion by Ion Laskaris to not run a candidate was approved. Laskaris stated that there were no candidates that could defeat Clavelle. The Democratic Party decided to not endorse Clavelle.January 24, 1991 Democrats won't field mayoral candidate 9 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356079/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611095245/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356079/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 The Democrats instead focused on winning control of the city council.February 27, 1991 Democrats may control council again 5 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356358/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611101755/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356358/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 Progressive Coalition Terry Bouricius, co-chair of the Progressive Coalition, stated that there was no interest within the coalition to primary Clavelle and he also stated that Clavelle "did not run just to run for one term". Nancy Chioffi, who was the 1989 Democratic mayoral nominee, stated that Clavelle was enjoying the position of mayor and that she would be "amazed if he didn't run".November 19, 1990 Mayoral race slow developing 11 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79357044/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611092054/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79357044/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 Clavelle announced on December 17, 1990, that he would run for reelection and that he would seek the endorsement of the coalition.December 18, 1990 Clavelle will seek 2nd term 1 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79357052/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611092817/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79357052/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 Clavelle won the endorsement of the coalition on December 19, with a unanimous vote.December 20, 1990 Clavelle wins nod for election 3 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79357082/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611093023/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79357082/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 Clavelle focused on the passage of ballot propositions of a 6.5 cent tax increase per $100 property value for school funding and a $1 million bond to expand two elementary schools.January 16, 1991 Burlington mayor says schools need tax money the most 14 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356050/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611093344/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356050/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 Republican The Republican Party, which had not run a candidate in the 1985, 1987, and 1989 elections, chose to not run a candidate in the election at its caucus on January 25. Bob Minkewicz, the chair of the Burlington Republican Party, stated that nobody could commit to running a campaign against Clavelle.January 24, 1985 Brian Burns Gets Democrats' Nod 1 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64663720/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20201205180728/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64663720/the-burlington-free-press/ December 5, 2020 Newspapers.comJanuary 25, 1987 Issues, Images Highlight City Mayor Race 17 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64683757/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20201205222501/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64683757/the-burlington-free-press/ December 5, 2020 Newspapers.comJanuary 25, 1989 GOP supports Northgate tenants 6 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79284335/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210610021312/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79284335/the-burlington-free-press/ June 10, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 January 26, 1991 GOP has no takers for School Board 15 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356090/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611095714/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356090/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 Other Haik Bedrosian, a senior at Burlington High School, announced on January 22, 1991, that he would run for mayor as an independent candidate stating that he wanted to empower the youth and increase youth representation in office and because there were no other candidates in the race. Clavelle welcomed Bedrosian and stated that he would not be "running against Haik or any other candidate", but instead running on "a record and a vision of the future".January 23, 1991 Burlington senior to challenge Clavelle in election 17 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356070/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611094718/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356070/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 Daniel Gregory announced on January 28, that he would run as an independent.January 30, 1991 Independent joins mayoral race 15 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356174/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611100158/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356174/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 Michael Hackett, who had unsuccessfully run for office fifteen times, ran as an independent candidate. General election Bedrosian called for Clavelle, Gregory, and Hackett to agree to a campaign finance limit of $5,000. Gregory did not agree to the limit, but stated that he would spend that much during the campaign.February 6, 1991 Mayoral candidate seeks campaign spending limit 18 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356212/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611100828/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356212/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 During the campaign there was one event where the mayoral candidates gave statements and answered questions and two debates.February 21, 1991 Meet Candidates 11 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356327/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611101537/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356327/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 February 28, 1991 Briefs 9 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356367/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611102017/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356367/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 Clavelle won the election against Bedrosian, Gregory, and Hackett. Although Hackett lost the mayoral election he narrowly defeated David L.R. Houston, an incumbent member of the school commission from the 3rd district, by three votes.March 7, 1991 Longtime candidate wins school board seat 14 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79293452/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611093625/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79293452/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 The mayoral election had a voter turnout of 36% which was the lowest turnout for a mayoral election since 1981.March 8, 1991 Progressives flex muscles in City Hall 17 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79293496/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611093949/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79293496/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 The Democrats gained two seats on the city council from the Republicans bringing the composition of the thirteen-member city council to five Progressive Coalition members, six Democratic members, and two Republican members.March 6, 1991 Democrats gain two council seats 3 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356422/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611102631/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356422/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 March 27, 1991 Watson wins Ward 5 City Council seat in runoff 6 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79358268/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611102800/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79358268/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 11, 2021 Results 1991 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election Progressive Coalition (Vermont) Peter Clavelle (incumbent) 6,162 77.96% +24.2% Independent (politician) Haik Bedrosian 865 10.94% +10.94% Independent (politician) Daniel Gregory 522 6.60% +6.60% Independent (politician) Michael Hackett 355 4.49% +3.63% 7,904 100.00% Results by ward Ward Clavelle Votes Bedrosian Votes Gregory Votes Hackett Votes Total votesMarch 5, 1991 Statement of Votes Annual City Meeting Burlington, Vermont 1 VotesWard 182.51%7228.91%785.37%473.20%28100.00%875Ward 280.98%6818.67%735.59%474.76%40100.00%841Ward 380.74%9437.62%895.91%695.74%67100.00%1,168Ward 471.93%1,84015.44%3958.25%2114.38%112100.00%2,558Ward 579.48%1,0469.35%1236.08%805.09%67100.00%1,316Ward 681.15%9309.34%1075.93%683.58%41100.00%1,146 References Category:1991 United States mayoral elections Category:1991 Vermont elections Category:March 1991 in the United States 1991 Category:20th century in Burlington, Vermont