August 13, 2013; John Herrick; VTDigger
BURLINGTON — Supporters wore green ribbons and opponents raised signs Monday night as both groups filled Burlington City Hall to voice their positions on the Air Force F-35 basing project.
According to an informal tally of public opinion taken at Monday night’s City Council meeting, 36 people spoke against the aircraft and four spoke in support during a comment period that exceeded one hour.
Though the council heard comments from both sides of the F-35 issue, there was no discussion. It was a standard public comment period, Joan Shannon, D-Ward 5, said.
But some council members used the meeting as an opportunity to move forward on the issue.
Progressives councilors are drafting a resolution that opposes the basing of the F-35 fighter jet with the Vermont Air Guard at Burlington International Airport, according to Max Tracy, P-Ward 2.