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Candidates name homelessness and substance misuse among top Ward 5 concerns
5772122 · August 19, 2025
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Summary
Forum candidates cited homelessness, substance misuse and related service gaps as primary Ward 5 problems, calling for coordinated agency action and better communication with existing service providers.
At the LCTV Ward 5 forum, candidates listed homelessness and substance misuse as leading neighborhood concerns and urged coordinated use of existing community agencies and services to address both visible and hidden homelessness.
Why it matters: Candidates warned that homelessness in Ward 5 includes families and people who lack a stable address…
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