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Resident tells council of severe bed‑bug infestation at Bannett/Bankhead Towers; city staff to follow up
Summary
A resident described widespread bed‑bug infestation, repeated elevator breakdowns and health visits at a downtown high‑rise; councilors and staff pledged to get HUD and the health department involved and to have city staff collect contact information and inspect.
During the public‑comment period, Theresa Gardner, a resident of Bannett/Banquet Towers (a downtown high‑rise), told the council that the building suffered a widespread bed‑bug infestation affecting floors 1 through 15, that multiple residents required medical attention, and that elevators were frequently out of service, complicating evacuation and access for residents with disabilities.
Gardner said management relied on sporadic, inadequate…
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