About me

Introduction	NPAs serve as organized, democratic forums where neighbors can learn about public issues that affect them, and advise the City of their concerns and needs. From stop signs to major development projects, the NPAs offer you an innovative way to get involved in neighborhood and City issues and make your opinions heard. NPA resolutions are distributed to the Mayor, City Councilors and appropriate City departments and commissions, ensuring that elected officials and Department heads know the sentiments and concerns of residents on particular issues before they make decisions. . As active members of the Neighborhood Planning Assembly, citizens have the power to influence public policy and work with others to bring about changes in the neighborhood and City.
Interests	Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington’s seven wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City departments regarding quality of life issues through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward.
Favorite movies	NPAs elect representatives to serve on several citizen boards – to allocate funding for development projects, to sit on the City’s Conservation Board, the City’s Transportation Plan Committee, the Downtown and Waterfront Marketplace Committee and the Neighborhood Improvement Night Committee. NPAs also elect representatives to a citizen board that approves the neighborhood development grant applications. These are two grant programs providing assistance for neighborhood improvement projects such as block parties, clean up days, park and playground improvements, and street enhancement.
Favorite music	Agendas are established by the Steering Committee with the participation of Neighborhood Planning Assembly membership. As a Ward resident, you can request that an item be placed on the agenda for discussion. Open forum time is set aside at each meeting for residents to freely express their views and concerns about the assembly or topics of public interest.
Favorite books	Ever wonder… ·What is the status of the bikepath through the Intervale? the bikepath connection to the Champlain Islands? ·How are senior citizens going to get around NNE without more bus service? ·How can I get the sidewalk in front of my house repaired? ·When will we be able to hold community events at the Armory? ·Cars and trucks seem to fly down my street. Is there any way I could slow them down? ·Why are cars parking on the street?