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Very Exciting Silent Auction Fundraiser For BTVGOP
Save BIG on both practical and fun items donated from the community, including our featured item:
2 $100 Gift Certificates from Pho Hong Vietnamese Restaurant!
One hour only, Friday, 11/21, 6PM-7PM in the Elks Lodge, 925 North Ave, Burlington.
Bill Oetjen, Chair
CHAIR'S MESSAGE / OCT, 2025
This is the first of what will become a series of messages to Burlington voters.
But before proceeding, I want to extend my extreme gratitude to the many folks who participated in last month’s Reorganization Caucus for entrusting me with their nomination and unanimous
approval. Thank you!
The guiding theme in my first year is that we must be Vocal and Visible in order to be Viable.
I believe that we need to vastly increase our presence in the more than 30 Boards and
Commissions in city government. I believe that we need to turn out in numbers at NPAs and
City Council meetings when crucial issues are in play. And I believe that we need to ramp up
our fundraising so we can win back City Council seats, etc to ensure that Burlington taxpayers
will have a representative voice in bringing back safety, a pleasing environment, and prosperity
to the city.
Stay patient. Get involved. Take Heart. Decades of deceit and irresponsible governance got us
into this mess; fixing a broken city will take time. Time, and diligence.
In coming months, I will address the tasks before us in more detail, and I will call upon each of
you to contribute whatever time and resources you can spare.
For now, I look forward to hearing from you and I will listen.
Who We Are
Bill
Oetjen
Chair
Bill lives in Ward 7, in the New North End. A retired MS teacher, he graduated Summa cum Laude from UVM. Disaffected from the Left and warmly welcomed by the Republican Party. If you see him out walking Ambrose, take a moment to stop and chat. Our city needs all of our help to Make Burlington Great Again!
Christopher
Felker
Vice-Chair
Christopher-Aaron, born in Bethlehem, PA, is a Navy veteran and Political Science graduate. A practicing Catholic, he’s lived in Burlington since 2013 with his husband, raising pugs and enjoying gardening, cooking, and biking. Formerly chair of the Burlington Republican Committee, he’s run for city council and state house.
Karen
Rowell
Treasuer
Karen Rowell, a longtime New North End resident and committee member, is a passionate advocate for traffic safety and transparency. She led a 2016 petition drive collecting over 1,650 signatures to challenge North Avenue's reconfiguration, forcing a public referendum. Karen brings a helpful and happy face to the committee.
Patricia
Myers
Secretary
Patty has lived in the New North End for almost 20 years. She joined Burlington GOP in 2021. She enjoys her beautiful Burlington neighborhood, backyard garden, wonderful neighbors, and the lovely walk to her workplace.
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