My name is Marek Broderick, and I am running for reelection to Burlington’s City Council in Ward 8 on March 3. It has been an honor to serve our city during my first two-year term, and I am seeking to continue representing Ward 8 with to put people and planet before profit.
Before entering public office, I saw firsthand how capitalism exploits working people, beginning with my own experience as a renter and worker. It is no secret that Burlington is unaffordable for the majority of its residents. Over the last two years, I have fought to enforce tenant protection laws (including on campus), to stop the privatization of Burlington's recycling, and to rezone Burlington to build abundant housing.
I have also enjoyed the more hidden work of meeting my constituents’ immediate needs. This means everything from helping tenants secure adequate heating in their homes to assisting residents navigate our city’s bureaucracy.
I am proud to represent Burlington because Burlington is my home. If I am reelected this March, I will continue to fight to make a city we all can call home.
