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On November 2, 2023, Rutland City (Vermont)Town Hall in Paramount Theatre shed light on the core of the crime issue – poor legislation! LTN “Light The Night”, Support Reducing Crime began with a Facebook page urging the display of blue and green lights in windows as a tribute to police officers, veterans, & volunteer citizen patrols. This movement expanded into a blog I crafted for a class, further growing into a couple of audio podcasts for the same class. The second episode of the podcast found its way onto Vermont Podcasts’ prestigious list online, inspiring me to create more episodes.  https://player.fm/podcasts/Vermont  Your involvement is key. Let’s stand united with blue and green lights adorning our windows to appreciate those fighting against crime and those defending our nation’s freedom. VERMONTERS! I call upon you to reach out to your legislators, advocating for vital revisions to current crime laws. Register to vote if you are not registered. Each action taken brings us closer to a safer community and a better future. 

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A. STEPS

   1. Register to vote. https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote 

   2. You can call 202-225-3121 for US representatives or 202-224-3121 for US senators. USAGov’s Contact Your Elected Officials tool can provide contact information for members of Congress, the president, and state and local officials. https://vtdigger.org/2023/02/09/how-to-contact-your-legislators/

   3. Tips for talking with your legislator. https://headyvermont.com/2019/12/16/8-tips-for-talking-to-your-legislator/  

   4. Making the Call or Sending an Email “When making your call or writing your email, remember to introduce yourself, express your concerns about crime, and clearly articulate the changes you’d like to see. Be sure to mention specific legislation or policies you believe would make a difference. And most importantly, stay persistent. Multiple contacts can help ensure your concerns are heard.”

   5. Vermont laws and statutes https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/   https://law.justia.com/vermont/ 

B. Issues/Problems Include

  1. Court delays https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2024-05-28/trials-tribulations-a-week-inside-vermonts-busiest-courthouse-reveals-a-judicial-system-plagued-by-delays  
  2. Low bail cap https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/03/scott-administration-urges-vermont-lawmakers-to-address-crime/