Local Voices. Real Accountability.
The Burlington Republican Committee is committed to providing all Burlingtonians a conservative voice and representation in our local government. We believe that our city is its best when the voice of all Burlingtonians are present and represented in our community.
Join BTV GOP
Burlington voters have a choice when it comes to voting for state Senators on November 3, 2026!
We are pleased to sponsor a
"Meet and Greet" with these four impressive candidates. Please join us, bring your questions and your friends!
Check out Our BTV Candidates page
to learn more about them.
Bill Oetjen, Chair
CHAIR'S MESSAGE
Restore Balance in City Hall. It's Overdue!
Here's a question:
When was the last time a Republican occupied a seat on Burlington's City Council?
The Answer: April of 2020.
Since then, as I hear every day in conversations with people around town, the deterioration of the quality of life here has accelerated, along with our trust in government to right this ship. We need practical, concrete solutions. And we need to restore political balance in City Hall.
We need Republican representation on the City Council and on the many commissions that guide the daily functioning of departments.
With Republican representation, we can expect to have a sober, critical eye on the policies that affect our daily lives...just as we successfully had in our more safe, secure, and prosperous past.
Keep an eye out here for proposals from our very dedicated membership as we spotlight practical solutions that can benefit all of us. And use the message option below to share your own thoughts.
Let's work together!
Our Summertime Creemee Social in August was a lot of fun!
Good conversations, beautiful views,
even Manny approved!
Should we do it again in September?
Let us know what you think!
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 Manny, 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
Treasurer
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.
