Musician Kevin Bloom of Burlington is running for Chittenden County Sheriff. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDiggerLongtime Burlington musician Kevin Bloom is trying their hand at politics, announcing their early bid for Chittenden County sheriff on Sept. 9. As of Monday, Bloom, 31, has garnered 168 signatures from 14 of the 18 municipalities in the county: Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, Williston, Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, St. George, Huntington, Shelburne, Richmond, Jericho, Hinesburg and Charlotte. Musician Kevin Bloom of Burlington is running for Chittenden County Sheriff. “I want to continue the proud tradition of the Chittenden County Sheriff Office,” Gamelin wrote.