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Resident raises concern after two exposure deaths among people experiencing homelessness
Summary
A local resident told council he learned of two recent exposure deaths among people experiencing homelessness in Alamosa, naming Lawrence and Lydia and urging continued community efforts to prevent future deaths.
During the Jan. 21 public-comment segment, Lance Cheslock told the council he learned that two people experiencing homelessness, identified as Lawrence and Lydia, had died of exposure. "I kinda have a heavy heart," Cheslock said. "Today, we I learned of 2 exposure deaths in our homeless population, Lawrence and Lydia." He urged continued collaboration among the city, La Puente and other partners and asked the community to redouble efforts to prevent future exposure deaths.
No specific policy proposal or motion followed from the comment. Later in the meeting a councilor reiterated the names and acknowledged the loss. Council did not vote or take formal action during the public-comment period; it noted the comment and proceeded with the agenda.
The comment places public-health and homelessness issues in front of council and may inform future agenda items or staff follow-up requests.
