Isle La Motte, Vermont Public Records

Public safety in Isle La Motte is the responsibility of the Grand Isle County Sheriff's Department, which provides law enforcement services to the town. Residents can reach the Sheriff's Office at 16 Hyde Road, North Hero, VT 05474 for non-emergency inquiries and assistance. The department is also responsible for maintaining records related to arrests, incident reports, and other law enforcement activities within the Isle La Motte community. For immediate emergency situations, residents should dial 911 to reach the appropriate first responders.

Additionally, the Selectboard holds regular meetings on the first Monday of each month, providing a platform for business owners to engage with local government and address any community-related concerns.

Isle La Motte voters are served by the Grand Isle County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for the town. The Grand Isle County Clerk is located at 3 Hyde Road, North Hero, VT 05474 (phone: 802-372-8350, website: https://www.grandislecountyvt.us). Vermont residents can register to vote online at https://olvr.vermont.gov or by submitting a paper application to their town clerk—in this case, the Isle La Motte Town Clerk at 62 School Street, Isle La Motte, VT 05463 (phone: 802-928-3433). Vermont offers same-day voter registration, allowing residents to register and vote on Election Day at their polling place. Voters must provide proof of residency such as a driver's license, utility bill, or other document showing name and address. Vermont does not require photo ID to vote. Isle La Motte holds municipal elections annually on Town Meeting Day, which is the first Tuesday in March. Vermont's traditional Town Meeting allows residents to gather and vote on local budget matters, town officers, and local issues through voice votes and Australian ballot. The next Isle La Motte Town Meeting will be held on March 2, 2027, following the March 4, 2025 and March 3, 2026 meetings. Town officers elected include selectboard members (five-member board serving staggered three-year terms), town clerk/treasurer, listers, and various other positions. Isle La Motte voters can find their polling location by contacting the Town Clerk or checking the Vermont Secretary of State's polling place lookup at https://mvp.vermont.gov. Isle La Motte typically has one polling location at the Isle La Motte Town Hall, 62 School Street. In the November 2024 presidential election, Grand Isle County recorded approximately 65-68% voter turnout, with roughly 4,800 votes cast out of approximately 7,100 registered voters countywide. Isle La Motte's turnout is typically at or above the county average. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026 (Vermont holds state elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November), Isle La Motte and Grand Isle County voters will decide several important races. Vermont's Governor and Lieutenant Governor will be on the ballot (two-year terms), along with all members of the Vermont House of Representatives (Grand Isle County is part of the Grand Isle House district) and half the Vermont Senate (Grand Isle County is part of a two-member Senate district with Chittenden County). U.S. Senate seats in Vermont are up in 2024 and 2028, not 2026, but Vermont's single U.S. House seat will be on the 2026 ballot. Grand Isle County offices on the ballot in 2026 may include County Clerk, State's Attorney (four-year term), and other county positions depending on the election cycle. Voters will also decide on any statewide ballot measures. Vermont voter registration lists are public records available through town clerks, though they contain limited information (name, address, party if any, voting history by date but not candidate choice). Campaign finance reports are filed with and available from the Vermont Secretary of State's Office at https://campaignfinance.vermont.gov, showing contributions and expenditures for state and local candidates. Precinct-level election results are posted on the Vermont Secretary of State's website at https://electionarchive.vermont.gov shortly after elections are certified. Vermont offers both absentee and early voting. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Absentee ballot requests can be made through the town clerk in person, by mail, or online at https://mvp.vermont.gov. Early voting in person at the town clerk's office is available starting 45 days before an election during the clerk's regular office hours. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the town clerk by 7:00 PM on Election Day to be counted; postmarks are not sufficient.