Montpelier, Vermont was first chartered as a town on August 14, 1781, chosen as the state capital in 1805, and subsequently incorporated as a city in 1894.[1] Under the city charter, the government of the city consists of a Mayor, City Manager, and City Council, in what is called a
Mayor–council–manager government. The mayor is elected to a two-year term by residents of Montpelier and presides over City Council meetings. The City Council consists of the mayor and six elected city counselors - two from each of Montpelier's three voting districts and serve two-year terms. The City Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council.[2]
Current Mayor
Since March 2023,
Jack McCullough has served as the mayor of Montpelier, Vermont.[3]
Former Mayors
Individuals who have served as mayor since Montpelier's incorporation as a city and their years of election include:
^Canas was reelected in March 1966, but resigned in May.
^Strong was elected in May 1966 to complete Canas' term.
^Mayors served one year terms that began each March. Since 1968, mayors have served a two-year term that began in May (now March) of each even-numbered year.
Montpelier, Vermont was first chartered as a town on August 14, 1781, chosen as the state capital in 1805, and subsequently incorporated as a city in 1894.[1] Under the city charter, the government of the city consists of a Mayor, City Manager, and City Council, in what is called a
Mayor–council–manager government. The mayor is elected to a two-year term by residents of Montpelier and presides over City Council meetings. The City Council consists of the mayor and six elected city counselors - two from each of Montpelier's three voting districts and serve two-year terms. The City Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council.[2]
Current Mayor
Since March 2023,
Jack McCullough has served as the mayor of Montpelier, Vermont.[3]
Former Mayors
Individuals who have served as mayor since Montpelier's incorporation as a city and their years of election include:
^Canas was reelected in March 1966, but resigned in May.
^Strong was elected in May 1966 to complete Canas' term.
^Mayors served one year terms that began each March. Since 1968, mayors have served a two-year term that began in May (now March) of each even-numbered year.