BBA’s Fall 2022 Public Safety Plan
Throughout the summer, we have heard increased public safety concerns in downtown Burlington from our members. As we transition into the fall, the BBA has developed a public safety plan […]
Safety & Security
BBA Supports Fundraising of Stab-Resistant Vests for the Street Outreach Team
At the beginning of July, the BBA began fundraising to support the Howard Center Street Outreach Team to buy stab-resistant vests. Funds to acquire the vest were not in the […]
WATCH & ANALYSIS: Chittenden Co. State’s Attorney Candidate Forum
On Wednesday, July 6th, the BBA co-hosted a candidate forum on the Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s race. During this forum, we heard from Sarah George (I) and her opponent Ted […]
Burlington Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Passes City Council Unanimously
On June 27, 2022, the City Council unanimously approved Mayor Weinberger’s $96 million City Budget for fiscal year 2023. This budget included a 3 year plan for building a more […]
BBA and City Launch Downtown Ambassador Program
See the most up to date hours and learn more about the Downtown Ambassador Program at the program’s webpage:
BBA Offers De-escalation Training for Downtown Employees
As a part of our downtown safety initiatives, the BBA is providing two De-escalation Training opportunities for downtown employees. We are partnering with The Howard Center’s team of expert clinicians to discuss […]
Safety Escort Program formed by Burlington Businesses & Community Organizations in Response to Increased Incidents of Violent Attacks
For more info on the Safety Escort Program visit the project webpage In The News: WCAX/CBS3 : Burlington to start new safety escort program WPTZ/NBC5: New safety […]
Advocacy Update – City Council Postpones Action on Police Department “Staffing Crisis”
UPDATED 1/29 to include letter for organizations to sign on to. Monday night, the Burlington City Council voted to postpone action on the staffing crisis facing our Police Department, stating […]
COVID19 – Resources for Business
*This post will be regularly updated The BBA, in partnership with the Church Street Marketplace and CEDO are working to compile and continually update COVID-19 resources for businesses. Below is […]
Jennifer Morrison Confirmed as Interim Police Chief
The Burlington City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Jennifer Morrison as interim Police Chief at last night’s city council meeting. Morrison previously served as Chief of Police in Colchester […]