Who represents you
Elected officials in South Burlington, by office, and how to reach them.
Checked November 1, 2026 against official city and school websites. Members change after elections and when a seat is filled; those websites are the official record.
City Council
Five councilors elected at-large: three for three years and two for two years. After each March election the council elects its Chair, Vice Chair and Clerk, and it appoints the City Manager, who runs the city's departments. South Burlington has no mayor.
| Member | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Barritt · Chair | March 2028 | Email Tim Barritt |
| Andrew Chalnick · Vice Chair | March 2029 | Email Andrew Chalnick |
| Elizabeth Fitzgerald · Clerk | March 2027 | Email Elizabeth Fitzgerald |
| Laurie Smith | March 2027 | Email Laurie Smith |
| Beth Zigmund | March 2028 | Email Beth Zigmund |
School Board
Seven school directors elected at-large, for two or three years. Thomas Chittenden was appointed in July 2026 to a vacant seat until the March 2027 election.
| Member | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Seamus Abshere · Chair | March 2027 | Email Seamus Abshere |
| Jennifer Lawrence · Vice Chair and Clerk | March 2027 | Email Jennifer Lawrence |
| Dan Boyer | March 2028 | Email Dan Boyer |
| Michelle Boyer | March 2028 | Email Michelle Boyer |
| Thomas Chittenden | – | Email Thomas Chittenden |
| Elissa Galvez | March 2028 | Email Elissa Galvez |
| Emilee Hoffman | March 2029 | Email Emilee Hoffman |
– means no official source gives it: the end of a term, or a city- or school-issued email address or office phone.
Spot a mistake, or a change the city has made? See Corrections.