Coming In Out of the Cold

I know that I have mentioned this a couple of times before but I am continually amazed and thankful that so many people actually invite me into their homes for a couple of minutes. Especially this time of year (and you thought that we were not going to have a winter this year. I say bring it on. That's why we live in VT). The reason I am amazed is that I am, to some, a total stranger (although perhaps they have seen my face or recognize me from last time). Very, very few folks seem concerned or hesitant. And that is a good thing and one of the things that makes Burlington a great place to live is that we feel safe in our homes and secure in our community.

Another great thing about being let in all of these homes is that I get to see a tremendous amount of the wonderful work that people have done to their homes in recent years. The great thing about this is that you know if people care for and are tending their homes, they are also caring for and about the community.

Yet, as great and as safe a community that Burlington is, it is not without problems and hazards. We must continue to be ever vigilant in order to protect ourselves and our love ones. It is my hope that I can draw on some of my past experiences with law enforcement to help improve and develop those systems that make our city great. Working together we can continue to improve Burlington and make it an even better place for our children.

Hope to see you soon.

Best
Ed