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Auburn council adopts first reading of 180‑day moratorium on needle‑exchange services
Summary
The Auburn City Council adopted the first reading of Ordinance 0608182025 to impose a 180‑day moratorium on needle‑exchange services, retroactive to Aug. 1, 2025, to allow workshops and information sessions; the council refused to waive the second reading and the ordinance will return for a second reading at the next meeting.
The Auburn City Council adopted the first reading of Ordinance 0608182025, establishing a 180‑day moratorium on needle‑exchange services in the city, retroactive to Aug. 1, 2025.
Council members said the pause is intended to allow the city to convene workshops and gather information from service providers and regulators before considering a permanent policy on needle-exchange programs. Councilor Adam Plattz said he supported the pause: “I support a moratorium now and I look forward to…
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