Sarah George Defends Progressive Prosecution | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 2m

Sarah George, Chittenden County’s progressive prosecutor, is running for a third term and proudly calls herself an “activist,” arguing that all prosecutors advocate for the values voters support. She defends her data-driven, community-focused approach—eschewing cash bail and targeting large-scale drug operations rather than individual users—as “smart on crime,” not soft. Facing a tougher-on-crime challenger who questions her policies, George remains steadfast, citing improved police cooperation and declining violent crime as proof her methods work. She also highlights the court system’s…