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Residents and service providers press council on homelessness outreach and open drug activity

2232470 · February 4, 2025
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Summary

Speakers described increased homelessness and open drug dealing around downtown and the health department parking lot, urged more outreach and housing options, and said a recent HMIS count recorded 55 people.

During the second public comment period, community members and outreach volunteers urged the council to increase services and coordination for people experiencing homelessness and to address open drug dealing in parts of town.

Susan Hilburn, an outreach volunteer, reported conducting a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) count that returned…

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