Monkton, Vermont Public Records

Public safety in Monkton is overseen by the Monkton Police Department, which is responsible for law enforcement, emergency response, and community engagement. Residents can contact the department's non-emergency line to report incidents or request assistance. The Vermont State Police, with a regional barracks in nearby New Haven, also provides support and resources to the local law enforcement agency. For information on crime statistics, arrest records, and public safety initiatives, residents can visit the Monkton Police Department's website or attend the town's monthly public safety meetings.

Monkton voters are served by the Addison County Clerk's Office for election administration, located at 5 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, phone (802) 388-7741. However, most voter registration and election activities in Vermont are managed directly at the town level. The Monkton Town Clerk serves as the local election official and can be reached at 92 Monkton Ridge, Monkton, VT 05469, phone (802) 453-3800. Vermont residents can register to vote online at https://olvr.vermont.gov, Vermont's Online Voter Registration system, or in person at the town clerk's office. Voter registration in Vermont is available up to and including Election Day; online and mail registration must be completed by the Wednesday before Election Day, but residents can register in person at the polls on Election Day itself. Vermont does not require specific voter ID; voters without ID can sign an affidavit attesting to their identity. Monkton holds annual Town Meeting on the first Tuesday in March, a New England tradition where residents vote on the town budget, elect local officials, and decide local matters by voice vote and Australian ballot. Town officers elected include selectboard members (5-member board), town clerk, treasurer, listers, and other positions. The next Monkton Town Meeting will be held March 3, 2026. To find their assigned polling place, Monkton voters can check their voter registration status and polling location at https://mvp.vermont.gov or contact the town clerk. Monkton's polling place is typically the Monkton Town Hall at 92 Monkton Ridge. Vermont election records that are publicly accessible include voter checklists (registration lists available for inspection at the town clerk's office), campaign finance reports filed with the Vermont Secretary of State at https://campaignfinance.vermont.gov, candidate filings, and election results by precinct published by the Secretary of State at https://electionarchive.vermont.gov. In the November 2024 presidential election, Addison County reported approximately 72% voter turnout with roughly 28,000 ballots cast out of approximately 39,000 registered voters, reflecting Vermont's traditionally high civic engagement. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature several significant races for Monkton voters: Vermont's Governor race (four-year term, as Governor Phil Scott's current term expires in 2026), all members of the Vermont House of Representatives (Monkton is part of the Addison-Rutland District), one of Vermont's three State Senators from Addison County (state senators serve two-year terms), and various county offices including state's attorney and county positions. Vermont does not have U.S. Senate elections in 2026 (next races in 2028 for Sanders' seat and 2024 for Welch's seat). Monkton voters also elect Addison County state representatives and senators who serve in the Vermont General Assembly. Vermont offers early voting and mail-in ballots to all voters without requiring an excuse. To request an absentee ballot, Monkton residents can apply online at https://mvp.vermont.gov, download a form from the Secretary of State's website, or contact the town clerk directly. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the town clerk by 5:00 PM the day before Election Day. Completed ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day) or delivered to the town clerk's office by 7:00 PM on Election Day.