Burlington, VT PLUS

Light outside oge is constantly flickering. Assuming it needs replacement

Open hole in top block

Concrete boarder around metal grate is crumbling. Located near Ben and Jerry's

Encampment blocking sidewalk Woman who typically occupies this space has mental health issues Someone should help her ...

Multiple incidents of verbal harassment on Church street and near construction sites along main street

No police presence at all

Insulting language and demanding money

Please restart patrols

New graffiti tags near the CityPlace Burlington construction site. Note also the abandoned Catholic Cathedral , also near CityPlace, is covered with graffiti.

Known female screaming all night, blocking pedestrians and traffic - no one from Howard Center available. Please get her some assistance she deserves- away from the downtown. People that aren’t aware of her situation could cause her harm when she screams in their face-

Church street is like an ice rink

Many of this group are sleeping, smoking and urinating on our front step carpeted entryway to our business. Kens' Pizza and Pub. Fire hazard and the urine smell is not good for business! This happens during the night and all morning. Our business is usually closed by 10pm nightly and staff arrives 11am. Thinking of a metal gate across, but we have already spent thousands of dollars on security doors to keep our tenants safe.

Walked down church street to get my kid's bike around 5:30 pm Friday from the outdoor exchange. In 5 minute stroll, I was asked by eight different people for money. Tourist next to me was being aggressively shaken down for money when they offered pan handler food. Businesses are reporting 30% to 40% less revenue and constant vandalism and theft. People have other choices to spend their money. Businesses will eventually move or worse close. City is trying to make cuts but $8 million deficit gap can be partially attributed to lost tax venue.