I am Lydia Diamond, a South Burlington resident of more than 16 years.  I am running for the South Burlington City Council because no people of color have ever run for council in the City.   Cracking the ceiling of oppression is as essential today as it was at any other time in this country. Women of color are rising to take the lead, and I want to be a part of that.

I have a history of community engagement — I am on a volunteer committee with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission and the Peace and Justice Center, and I work with People’s Kitchen, a Burlington anti-hunger, mutual aid organization, where I work to prevent food insecurity in the area.

While I will be the voice of the voiceless, I will work hard to ensure the City serves all of its residents.

I hope you will support my campaign and vote for me on March 4!