Winooski, 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 Winooski?

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

5 members · 1 Mayor (3-year term) + 4 Councilors (2-year terms), all at-large
City Manager implements policies. Most densely populated municipality in northern New England.

Winooski City Hall
27 W Allen St, Winooski, VT 05404

(802) 655-6410
winooskivt.gov/1473/Winooski-City-Council

Meetings

Mon

6:00 PM

1st & 3rd Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Winooski to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(802) 655-6410

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 6:00 PM · Winooski City Hall

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