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Residents raise police-harassment allegations and praise nursing program during Columbia council public comment
Summary
During public comment, Carmel Washington alleged years of harassment by City of Columbia police and said the conduct has affected her health and employment; other residents praised city services and thanked staff for event permitting and support for nursing students.
At the public input portion of the Columbia City Council meeting, several residents used their three-minute slots to address council members on community concerns and appreciation.
Carmel Washington told the council she has experienced persistent harassment by City of Columbia police officers for "over 20 something years," said officers have come to her work and followed her, described health effects…
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