It's time we focus on what matters most to our community
Safety • Opportunity • Community
Safety
I’m committed to fostering partnerships to ensure our streets are safe and everyone feels secure in their home and neighborhood.
Opportunity
Supporting projects that make housing more available and affordable, attracting businesses that offer good jobs, and easing the tax burden on residents are vital to growing our community’s economy.
Community
Ensuring everyone is treated with respect and compassion, no matter who they are or where they come from.
Proposed Charter Amendments - Public Hearing 1
Over the past four months, the Charter Review Committee has undertaken an in-depth evaluation of…
Meet Jackie Matts at Haberdasher Wine & Provisions
Join us for a casual afternoon at Haberdasher Wine & Provisions! Stop by to meet…
Proposed Charter Amendments - Public Hearing 2
Over the past four months, the Charter Review Committee has undertaken an in-depth evaluation of…
Candidate Forum
Come hear Jackie Matts and other candidates discuss the issues that matter most to them.
Town Voting Day
I’m asking for your vote this March because I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work for you. But I can’t do this alone – I need your support!
You can help spread my message by placing a yard sign at your home. A $10 donation is completely optional, and would go a long towards helping my campaign cover the expense of these signs.
Running a campaign takes resources, and your contribution will help us reach voters, share this vision, and advocate for the issues that matter most. Every dollar brings us closer to a safer, stronger, and more united Bennington.
Thank you for believing in me and in the potential of our community. Together, we can build a future we’re proud of.
Let’s focus on what matters and make progress together.
Understand the Issues
There are many candidates running for 3 open seats on the Select Board. This is a critical race, and will shape whether the Select Board advances critical projects and fosters an environment for economic growth.
In addition, 6 charter amendments will appear on the ballot. If passed, these amendments will change the way we vote and the way we govern. You can learn more about the proposed charter amendments at one of two public forums. Check the events page for details.
Request a mail-in ballot
EARLY VOTING will begin by February 14. Bennington DOES NOT automatically mail ballots; they MUST be requested from our Town Clerk. You can email townclerk@benningtonvt.org or call 802-442-1043 to have one mailed to you, or stop by the Town Offices located at 205 South Street in Bennington.
You may also use Bennington’s official ballot drop box located in front of the Town Office to return your ballot. The ballot box is open until close of business on March 3. The ballot box is checked daily, including on weekends.
NOTE: The ballot drop box is NOT AVAILABLE on March 4; ballots must be brought to the polling place (see in person voting below). You may also mail it to us at PO Box 469, Bennington, VT 05201.
Vote in Person on March 4
IN PERSON VOTING will be on March 4, 2025, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The polling place is the Bennington Fire Facility located at 130 River Street (use Lincoln Street entrance).
For North Bennington residents, your polling location is at the Village Trustees Office on Main Street (also known as the Old Train Station).
Handicapped accessible voting: individuals are welcome to contact the Town of Bennington ADA coordinator and/or the Town Clerk’s office at least three weeks prior to any election to identify any specific needs or requirements to enable them to exercise their right to vote in person. READ MORE about ADA accessibility for elections.
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January 6, 2025Jackie Matts Announces Candidacy for Bennington