Burlington Mayor hosts second public safety forum [Video]

Community members in Burlington had a chance to speak directly to city leaders about concerns related to public safety.Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and other city leaders hosted a second public safety forum Thursday night at the Fletcher Free Library.A panel representing different departments and organizations in Burlington answered questions from the public and gave a call to action to the community.”Sometimes just a step away from just calling the police all the time and give them your time, your energy. Be a mentor, right?” said Ali Dieng, the Family Outreach Coordinator and Parent University Manager for the Burlington School District.The meeting focused on how the community could take part in improving overall safety in the city and talked about ways to prevent violence. They also addressed resources for new Americans moving to Vermont as well as support for victims and survivors of domestic violence. “When we have the inability to support …