To gain an understanding of who we are today, let's take a look at our demographic data and plans for the future. Click on a link below to learn more.

Data for Decision Makers     Community Plans and Studies     Burlington's Comprehensive Plan     Burlington's Strategic Plan     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explore Burlington's city departments, the staff that lead them, their functions, and how city council interacts with them. Click on a link below to learn more.

City Departments     Boards & Commissions     City Department Slide Deck 

For hands-on learning click the links below to learn about our citizen academies: 

Citizen's Fire Academy     Citizen's Police Academy

The city of Burlington runs on a July/June fiscal year, is approved annually by City Council, and managed on a day-to-day basis by city staff and leadership. Click on a link below to learn more: 

Open Gov. Finance Reporting     Burlington's FY26 Budget Slides     Dollar Bill Tool

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burlington's city council is made up of a 5-member collective including a Mayor & Mayor Pro-Tem. The council is the legislative body elected by the citizens of Burlington to make laws and policies for the community. Council meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 5:30 pm in the Thomas J. Smith Council Chambers at City Hall, in addition to meeting every 2nd and last Monday of the month for work sessions at 4:30 pm. Click on a link below to learn more: 

Burlington Council Manual     Burlington Code of Ordinances     Burlington City Council