Ward 5 councilor proposes ordinance to limit needle-exchange locations, require data and add penalties

Councilor Jeff Thompson said he will introduce an ordinance to restrict mobile needle-exchange locations (including a 1,000-foot buffer from schools and parks), require data collection on needles distributed/collected and participant referrals, and add a $500 penalty for violations; the changes would also be reflected in new memoranda of understanding when current MOUs expire in June.