City Council

Public Safety Committee

The mission of the Burlington City Council Public Safety Committee is to discuss and address issues related to public health and community safety. The committee will bring forward substantive recommendations in support of those goals while considering social determinants of health and prioritizing harm reduction and trauma informed practices. This work will be done in collaboration with the police and fire departments and commissions, key stakeholder groups, and community members. Ensuring our community is healthy and safe is one of the top priorities of the City Council. This Committee is dedicated to bringing the community together where all feel safe, supported, and engaged.