Burlington Community Forum Part 2: Substance Use Disorder and Property Crime
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From the Mayor's Office:
The City of Burlington hosts a community forum about substance use disorder and property crime, featuring the following panelists:
- Jess Kirby, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
- Commissioner Mark Levine, Vermont Department of Health
- Miro Weinberger, Mayor
- State’s Attorney Sarah George
- Rachel Jolly, Community Justice Center
In October 2023, the City Council passed a resolution declaring the unprecedented increase in substance use a public health crisis, and declared it to be Burlington’s top public health and safety priority. The resolution called for two community forums to discuss these important issues.
For more information visit: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/mayor/public-safety-community-forum-information
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