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Residents urge more medication disposal sites; student asks city to press LASD on ICE oversight

La Mirada City Council / Youth in Government City Council · February 24, 2026
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Public commenters at La Mirada— s Feb. 24 meeting urged action on two fronts: expanded safe medication disposal and clearer sheriff oversight of ICE operations after a student-organized walkout highlighted community safety concerns.

During public comment at the Feb. 24 La Mirada City Council meeting, residents and students pressed the city on public-health and public-safety concerns.

Kiara, who identified herself as representing Helpline Youth Counseling, said her coalition has visited three pharmacies in La Mirada but found only one permanent medication disposal location in the city. She encouraged the city to partner with local pharmacies and county coalitions, participate in the DEA— s national Take Back Day (04/25/2026), and use…

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