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Council vs Mayor on Public Safety | Burlington News
Burlington’s Democratic councilors are pushing a bold public safety resolution to combat drug use and homelessness, despite fierce pushback from Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak, who calls it a politically motivated distraction. The plan calls for stricter harm-reduction rules and outside support, while the mayor accuses it of aiming to “arrest and imprison” instead of solving root issues. With a slim council majority, Democrats are determined to move forward, citing community urgency, while the mayor defends her own initiatives and hints at using veto power. Meanwhile, Governor Scott is deploying state…
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