MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announced on Friday he is appointing a special prosecutor to deal with the backlog of cases in Chittenden County, many involving repeat offenders.

The move comes after the governor met this week with Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak to discuss public safety issues related to homelessness and drug use that are plaguing the Queen City.

In a statement, the governor said it’s the first step in a multi-point plan that will be rolled out in the coming days. “This is an important first step towards improving public safety in Burlington and enhancing public trust in our criminal justice system,” he said. “By surging resources over a 3–4-month period towards reducing the backlog, we can hold repeat offenders accountable, while also connecting

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