Vanguard Press Archive 1984
Select articles were re-published in the Seven Days online archive with permission from the owner of Vanguard Press, a free weekly in circulation 1978-1990.
Will Republicrats Unite?
Potential Republican and Democratic mayoral candidates jostle for position, while Sanders waits to announce his candidacy for a third mayoral term.
Sandinistas’ Sister Sanderistas
Sanders seeks to establish sister-city ties with Puerta Cabeza, Nicaragua. He calls it “one way to break the Reagan propaganda campaign against Nicaragua.”
Airport Funds: The Feds Step In
Mayor Sanders battles with his city council, and the feds, over airport revenue. He also floats the idea of selling it.
Mission Accomplished
After tireless campaigning, Burlington’s Progressive Coalition — which opponents describe as a “slick” “machine” — gains a sixth seat on the 13-member city council.
Mission: Possible
Burlington’s Progressive Coalition, headed by Mayor Bernie Sanders, grows increasingly skilled at campaigning as it seeks to gain a city council majority for the first time.
