Thank you, Burlington.
We are an amazing community. I am grateful to every one of you who sat down with me to share what keeps you up at night and what inspires you. Your commitment to our shared home, your compassion for your neighbors, and your dedication to creating a better Burlington for all of us is how I know that Burlington will continue to rise up. Let’s continue to show up for each other. Let’s continue to talk to each other. As I’ve said before, it’s going to take all of us and there is so much good work to do. Take care of each other, Burlington. I believe in us. I believe in Burlington.
Issues + Action
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Public Safety + Community Health
Our safety and health initiative is a collaborative endeavor, extending beyond Burlington to partner with neighboring towns and state agencies uniting our efforts to address the complex issues of substance abuse, mental health, lack of long-term treatment options, and homelessness. We will work together to move from short-term, revolving door, reactive polices to long-term, responsive solutions aimed to offer safety, healing, and recovery. Learning from our fellow cities’ successes, will will adopt Project Vision for an integrated law enforcement and social services framework.
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Housing + Affordability
In crafting a housing strategy for Burlington, we recognize that our city does not exist in isolation. We will leverage up-zoning for housing density and a vacancy tax to incentivize development. Our solutions will also be shaped by robust partnerships with neighboring towns and state officials. Our vision is to develop housing solutions that not only serve the immediate needs of Burlington's residents but also contribute to a statewide framework ensuring every Vermonter has access to affordable and dignified housing.
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Economic Development + Sustainability
Burlington is a beacon of sustainable growth and innovation. We will continue to foster an environment where local businesses thrive, environmental stewardship is paramount, and an educated workforce propels not just our city but all of Vermont forward with resilience and diversity. Additionally, we will support our workforce through tax and rent stabilization efforts to ensure that new professionals and seniors have a pathway to economic stability and that our businesses are able to hire and support the best talent in the world.