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Public commenter urges action on care-home conditions as council issues several proclamations and awards
Summary
A local resident urged the council to address alleged neglect and unsafe conditions at community care homes; the meeting also included multiple ceremonial proclamations and the Mabel Payne historic-preservation award for the Cottontown neighborhood.
During the public-comment period WDE Fulmer, identifying himself as a veteran and state retiree, urged the city to investigate and act on alleged unsafe and unsanitary conditions at several community residential homes. Fulmer described instances found by deputies and raised concerns about inadequate heat and other welfare issues for elderly residents. "Silence and avoidance... are not acceptable," he told council, urging the city to uphold both moral and legal duties to stop nuisance, abuse…
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