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Residents urge Lewiston council to regulate syringe service providers after complaints about Cozy site; some call for council accountability
Summary
Multiple residents told the council they have documented needle waste and alleged mismanagement at a site known as "Cozy," urging passage of a syringe-service ordinance and accountability from city officials. Speakers said the issue had been raised repeatedly and that votes on a proposed ordinance were postponed several times.
Several residents used the public-comment period to urge the Lewiston City Council to act on mounting needle waste and to regulate syringe-service providers after public complaints about a location referred to in testimony as "Cozy." Speakers asked the council to pass or strengthen a syringe ordinance and pressed city leaders for accountability.
Lisa Jones, a Ward 2 resident and childcare provider who said she first emailed the council about needle waste on Nov. 14, 2024, described a timeline of engagement with councilors and staff. Jones said the city heard nothing until Council President Chittum brought up the…
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