The Burlington Aging Council, established by City Council in the Spring, had its initial organizing meeting in October, and will have its second session November 16th at 3pm over Zoom to start setting priorities and an action agenda. Information on the Council, the background in setting it up, its mission, as well as past and future meeting can be found at:
https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/Boards-Commissions-Committees/burlington-aging-council

I was appointed as one of the at-large members of the Council. The purpose of our work includes:
- Elevating the contributions of older adults in Burlington;
- Raising issues facing older adults in Burlington and the organizations that serve them;
- Making policy recommendations to the Mayor and City Council to address gaps, needs, and opportunities that impact older adults in Burlington; and
- Ensuring that the voices of older adults in Burlington are at the forefront of City policy; and
- Creating and maintaining a "Burlington Plan on Aging" to act as a guiding template for City policy and initiatives.

As with all City councils and commissions meetings are open, and all residents are welcome to join to listen and participate. You are also welcome to contact me directly if you would like more information, or as the Council starts to focus its initial efforts if you have input, feedback, or questions.

Glenn McRae
Mansfield Ave.