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Merriam council approves $10,000 donation to Johnson County Family Safety Center
Summary
The Merriam City Council voted 8-0 to contribute $10,000 as seed funding to help start a Johnson County Family Safety Center; Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe outlined services the center would provide.
The Merriam City Council unanimously approved a $10,000 donation to the Johnson County Family Safety Center Foundation on a voice vote Thursday.
Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe urged the council to join neighboring cities in providing seed money to start a one-stop facility for victims of violence. “Good evening. My name's Steve Howe. I'm Johnson County District Attorney,” Howe said at the council podium before outlining services the center would offer.
Howe described the center as a single location where survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and elder abuse could receive legal help, medical exams, interviews with law enforcement, daycare and…
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