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Public commenters raise sharps disposal, police accountability and shelter access at Chico council meeting
Summary
During public comment, speakers urged action on safe sharps disposal, accused police of misconduct and urged independent oversight, reported improved enforcement at an encampment site and described barriers for older people seeking shelter at the pallet shelter.
Several members of the public used the council’s public‑comment period to raise health and safety concerns affecting Chico residents.
Catherine Riley described difficulties locating safe sharps disposal and said she surveyed local options as of Jan. 2, 2026; she told the council she found three drop‑off options in Butte County and provided an estimate based on city population and diabetes prevalence: "That makes…
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