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Resident urges action on fentanyl deaths and proposes needle‑exchange ideas to St. Joseph council
St. Joseph City Council · January 22, 2024
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Summary
Jason Harris told the council fentanyl is "killing all these kids," reported needles found in public areas and suggested a needle‑exchange program (e.g., exchange schemes or small payments) to reduce hazards; he did not present a formal ordinance and received no staff response in the transcript.
Jason Harris used his public‑comment time to urge more civic action on fentanyl and to propose an expanded needle‑exchange approach to remove sharps from places children frequent.
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