1997 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election

none February 2025 February 2025 1997 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election File:Flag of Burlington, Vermont (1990-2017).jpg presidential no 1995 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election 1995 1999 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election 1999 March 4, 1997 File:Peter Clavelle.jpg Peter Clavelle Progressive Coalition (Vermont) 4,487 76.13% File:No image.svg Louis Beaudin Independent politician 413 7.01% File:No image.svg Michael Brown Independent politician 398 6.75% 200px Mayor of Burlington Peter Clavelle Progressive Coalition (Vermont) Peter Clavelle Progressive Coalition (Vermont) On March 4, 1997, a mayoral election was held in Burlington, Vermont. Incumbent Progressive Coalition Mayor Peter Clavelle won reelection against three independent candidates. Background Peter Brownell's victory in the 1993 election against Progressive Coalition Mayor Peter Clavelle was the first time a Republican had won Burlington's mayoralty since Edward A. Keenan left office in 1965, and ended the Progressive's control over the mayoralty which started with Bernie Sanders' victory in the 1981 election.Teetor 1993 However, Clavelle returned to office and defeated Brownell in the 1995 election.Election 1995 By the time of the 1997 election, the city council was composed of 6 Progressives, 5 Republicans, 2 Democrats, and an independent.Council 1997 Nominations Clavelle announced on December 2, 1996, that he would seek reelectionClavelle Announce 1996 and received the Progressive nomination without opposition on December 9.Clavelle Select 1996 The Democratic and Republican parties did not run candidates against Clavelle.Manager 1997 John Patch, a Democratic candidate for city council, said the Democrats did not field a candidate as Clavelle "has been a pretty good Democrat".Walsh 1997 Kurt Wright declined to seek the Republican nomination.Decline 1997 Campaign Clavelle, lacking any major party opponents, used campaign money to hold a party attended by Progressive city councilors.No Opponents 1997 Steve Hingtgen was Clavelle's campaign manager and expected to spend 1/4th of what Clavelle spent in 1995. He and Peter Baker were the only paid members of Clavelle's staff. The campaign focused on aiding Progressive city council candidates win.Manager 1997 Independent candidates Beaudin, Brown, and Capps were Clavelle's only opponents. Beaudin and Brown ran in the 1995 election as well.Ran Before 1997 Brown spent $600 on a fundraising event in the Contois Auditorium in January 1997, but it was attended by nobody except one TV news reporter. Maja Capps did not raise any money as he was against the idea. Beaudin was vacationing in Florida until ten days before the election.Manager 1997 A mayoral forum sponsored by the Burlington Waterfront Board was held on February 19.Manager 1997 Clavelle won the election with over 70% of the popular vote.Election 1997 In the concurrent city council elections the Progressives maintained their seats while the Republicans lost one to the Democrats.Council Election 1997 Results 1997 Burlington, Vermont mayoral electionElection 1997 Progressive Coalition (Vermont) Peter Clavelle (incumbent) 4,487 76.13% Independent politician Louis Beaudin 413 7.01% Independent politician Michael Brown 398 6.75% Independent politician Maja Capps 216 3.66% 380 6.45% 5,894 100.00% References Works cited Newspapers Corrigan Hilary December 10, 1996 Progressives nominate Clavelle for mayor 1B The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-burlington-free-press/166909350/ Newspapers.com Clavelle Select 1996 Geggis Anne February 8, 1997 Burlington mayor spends campaign money on party 3B The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-burlington-free-press/166909995/ Newspapers.com No Opponents 1997 Iyengar Sona March 6, 1997 Clavelle thanks voters, sets goals 3B The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-burlington-free-press/166887947/ Newspapers.com Election 1997 Iyengar Sona December 3, 1996 Clavelle to seek re-election 1B The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-burlington-free-press/166909241/ Newspapers.com Clavelle Announce 1996 Iyengar Sona March 5, 1997 Democrats gain seat on council 1B The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-burlington-free-press/166911374/ Newspapers.com Council Election 1997 Iyengar Sona January 28, 1997 Major parties avoid Clavelle challenge 6B The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-burlington-free-press/166912049/ Newspapers.com Ran Before 1997 Iyengar Sona February 16, 1997 Victory is brewing at Clavelle klatches 1B The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-burlington-free-press/166910127/ Newspapers.com Manager 1997 Iyengar Sona January 3, 1997 Wright won't run for mayor 1B The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-burlington-free-press/166886585/ Newspapers.com Decline 1997 Teetor Paul March 3, 1993 Brownell Wins 1 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39879920/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20220518201630/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39879920/the-burlington-free-press/ May 18, 2022 Newspapers.com Walsh Molly February 25, 1997 Democrats define agenda, hope to gain council seats 1B The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-burlington-free-press/166910980/ Newspapers.com Walsh Molly February 25, 1997 DEMOCRATS: Party hopes to expand city influence 5B The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-burlington-free-press/166911145/ Newspapers.com Council 1997 Report March 7, 1995 Statement of Votes Annual City Meeting Burlington, Vermont 258 Election 1995 Category:1997 United States mayoral elections Category:1997 Vermont elections Category:March 1997 in the United States Category:20th century in Burlington, Vermont 1997