This is what's in Gov. Phil Scott's proposal to help Burlington

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Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has released a 14-point plan to address public safety and drug use in Burlington.

The plan includes a temporary special court to handle repeat offenders in Chittenden County.

State resources will be used to increase police visibility, expand substance use treatment and expedite downtown construction.

Gov. Phil Scott last week released his much-anticipated plan to address Burlington's myriad challenges, including increased criminal activity, public safety concerns and illicit drug use, as well as disruptive downtown construction projects.

Scott’s 14-point plan — which includes the debut of a pilot special court designed to reduce Chittenden County's backlog of repeat offender cases — will be implemented over the span of three to four months,