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Residents tell commissioners of alleged mistreatment and unsafe conditions at local shelter

Clatsop County Board of Commissioners · April 23, 2026
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Summary

Two public commenters urged the board to investigate operations at a local shelter (Lifeboat), reporting discrimination, staff misconduct, moldy food and shower access concerns and asking for culturally specific, women-led shelter options and accountability.

Two people who said they have direct experience with local shelter services addressed the board during public comment, raising allegations about operations at Lifeboat shelter.

Mary Ng (speaker 15) told the board that women who lack safe shelter services are vulnerable to exploitation and…

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