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Burlington Council Pushes Safety Resolution | Montpelier News
Burlington’s city council, led by Democrats, has unveiled a bold new resolution aimed at boosting downtown safety by demanding more police presence and stricter accountability for lawbreakers — a stark contrast to the mayor’s optimistic outlook. The plan also calls for state and neighboring town support, pushing for regulated zoning and public hearings before syringe service programs can operate downtown. Council President Ben Traverse frames it as a necessary reckoning, insisting the city must change its approach to tackle escalating issues like homelessness and public drug use that are…
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