Mayor Bob Kiss

Burlington Telecom Information

Click here for documents related to Burlington Telecom.  Includes recently released attorney communications.

Burlington's Federal Stimulus Priorities

• Letter to Gov Jim Douglas
• FY 2010 Funding Priorities

Same-Sex Marriage Legislation

Mayor Kiss's letter in support of same-sex marriage legislation under consideration in Montpelier. | Letter |

City Bond Rating

April 8, 2009: Moody's Investors Service Continues to Rate Burlington's Bonds Aa3 | Full Report |

"Moody's Investors Service has assigned a Aa3 rating to the City of Burlington's (VT) $12.7 million Series A (tax exempt) and $8.2 million Series B (taxable) General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2009. At this, time Moody's has also affirmed the city's Aa3 rating affecting $44.5 million in outstanding parity general obligation debt. The bonds are secured by the city's general obligation unlimited tax pledge and are being issued to finance capital improvements at the city electric plant. The Aa3 bond rating incorporates the city's strength as the economic center of Vermont, as well as a manageable debt profile and the achievement of previously outlined fiscal goals as demonstrated in the city's improved reserve levels."

From the Mayor's Desk

Press Releases

Letters by Mayor Kiss concerning issues, challenges, and events facing the City: August 6, 2009.

State of the City Address - April 6, 2009.

Fiscal Year 2008 Budget

• FY 2008 Budget Info - Recommendations from the Citizen's Task Force, and Mayor Kiss.

Annual Reports

The Burlington Annual Report for the year ending June 30, 2008.

Moss Point Relief Fund

• Mayor Kiss' Letter to the Mayor of Moss Point, Mississippi, on the 1-year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
• More Infomation on the Moss Point Relief Fund.

Outdoor Lighting for City Hall

• Innovative and energy-efficient outdoor lighting has long been promoted by the City. Maintenace work on the exterior of City Hall is proceeding. Here's a lighting idea for City Hall proposed by John Hodgson and Peter Hartwell. Let us know what you think.