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Burlington Forward Plan Sparks Debate | Montpelier News
Burlington’s City Council Democrats just dropped “Burlington Forward,” a 20-page plan tackling public safety, homelessness, and downtown revitalization—with a bold push for accountability without losing compassion. The proposal aims to crack down on repeat offenders and public drug use, reinvent public spaces, and hold leaders accountable for results. Downtown residents are fed up with drug use, panhandling, and theft—and want the city to reclaim its streets. While Mayor says she’s open to collaboration, she calls the draft uninspired. The plan hits the council floor August 3rd, sparking…
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