Montpelier, VT - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Montpelier?

Legal Authority

Vermont is a Dillon's Rule state, meaning municipalities may only exercise powers expressly granted by the state, necessarily i...

Why It Can Work Here

See state guide for strategic analysis.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

7 members · 6 councilors from 3 districts + Mayor, all 2-year terms
City Manager is chief administrative officer. Smallest state capital by population.

Montpelier City Hall
39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

(802) 223-9500
montpelier-vt.org/258/City-Council-Mayor

Meetings

Wed

6:30 PM

2nd & 4th Wed

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Montpelier to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(802) 223-9500

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
WedS · 6:30 PM · Montpelier City Hall

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