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Resident warns of nitrous oxide and kratom sales at local shops, seeks council support for petition
Summary
A resident told council he has observed nitrous oxide canisters and kratom products sold in local vape and smoke shops and has launched a Change.org petition asking for municipal attention; he provided printed materials and asked for signatures.
During public comment on July 6, Steven Holland of Hayes Street told the council he has observed vape shops, smoke shops and gas stations selling large nitrous‑oxide canisters and kratom products that he said are increasingly popular among young people.
Holland described visiting stores and asking clerks to remove the products from shelves; he said one clerk chased him toward his vehicle. He said he started a Change.org petition to raise awareness and invited anyone interested in signing to take a printed handout he brought to the meeting.
Council did not record immediate action in response to the petition during the meeting. Holland framed his comments as community safety and public‑health concerns and offered to speak further with council members or staff.
