Tune-in and Congratulate Melo!
Friends –
Tonight is the swearing in of the newest Burlington City Councilors!
We are incredibly excited that former Police Commissioner, and now Central District City Councilor Melo Grant is joining the Progressive Caucus on the council! Tonight is the swearing in ceremony and we’d love for you to tune in to celebrate.
Some folks will be showing up in person at Contois Auditorium in City Hall. The meeting starts at 6:00 and the swearing in is first on the agenda.
You can also watch the meeting remotely through zoom or on CCTV.
About Melo …
Graduated from the University of Vermont in the 1980s.
Longtime community member who has lived in the Old North End’s Central District for over 20 years and works to help Vermonters and others maximize health care benefits.
Burlington Police Commissioner, member of the Special Committee to Review Policing Policies, Media Factory (formerly VCAM & RETN) board member.
Helped raise niece and nephew in local public schools (Sustainability Academy, Hunt, and Burlington High School).
DJ and host of the Cultural Bunker community radio program for over 30 years.
Some of Melo’s Priorities …
Community Safety
Address root causes of crime, strengthen collaboration and prevention in schools, provide harm reduction and other supports for people experiencing substance misuse disorder, and explore best practices for using law enforcement, Community Support Liaisons, Community Support Officers, and other positions to respond to community needs.
Affordable Housing
Ensure secure, affordable housing for all. Support zoning changes that allow construction of new units, while requiring the University of Vermont to house students and control the number of students who live off-campus.
Strengthening Connections
Publicize city services and programs so they can be utilized, advocate for individuals who aren’t getting their needs met by the city, and foster community engagement on the important issues facing Burlington.
