Ward 5 Candidates – What Did They Say?

Vote for local action on climate, nature, and a just, sustainable future for this pivotal election.

To help inform your vote, we’ve asked Burlington candidates important questions about climate change and the environment. ALL candidates were provided with the opportunity to complete a questionnaire and to respond to another question, either in written form or via a video message.

Check out their responses below.

WARD 5

ORCHARD, ELIZABETH GARDENS, SHERWOOD FOREST

Ward 5 Candidate – Guy D’Alesio

We asked:  What do you believe to be the greatest opportunity in Burlington to mitigate climate change locally ? And if you’re  elected, what specific actions will you champion and prioritize the necessary budget funds for, in order  to accelerate Burlington’s Climate Action Plan?

View this candidate’s video response to the right.

Ward 5 Candidate – Andrew Hall

We asked:  What do you believe to be the greatest opportunity in Burlington to mitigate climate change locally ? And if you’re  elected, what specific actions will you champion and prioritize the necessary budget funds for, in order  to accelerate Burlington’s Climate Action Plan?

View this candidate’s written response to the right.

Andrew Hall: With thoughtful and sustainable development, we have an opportunity to make meaningful progress in climate action and our strategic vision for the environment.

I am committed to advocating for decisions that affirm Burlington’s commitment and leadership in municipal climate action, including assertive reductions to our community’s carbon footprint.

Examples

• Accelerating carbon neutral city operations and facilities timeline
• Programs that incentivize renewable energy sources and household retrofitting
• Infrastructure to enable transition to EVs
• Programs that improves waste reduction and recycling
• Defend Natural Heritage System, Major Parks, Open Space designations, and natural ecosystems
• Increasing tree canopy, shade options, and greenspaces

Ward 5 Candidate – Denny Pirzas

We asked:  What do you believe to be the greatest opportunity in Burlington to mitigate climate change locally ? And if you’re  elected, what specific actions will you champion and prioritize the necessary budget funds for, in order  to accelerate Burlington’s Climate Action Plan?

View this candidate’s video response to the right.