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Veteran in recovery urges council to invest in neighborhood treatment centers
Summary
Mark Cannon, a veteran and person in long‑term recovery, urged council members to reopen local treatment centers and invest in neighborhood recovery and family supports during public testimony.
During the public testimony period, Mark Cannon — who identified himself as a retired VA employee and veteran in long‑term recovery — described his personal experience with addiction and violence and urged council members to invest in localized treatment and family supports.
"My name is, Mark Cannon, retired VA employee and veteran, clean and sober 36 years," he told the committee. Cannon recounted surviving a stabbing and said the city should re‑invest in treatment centers and community spaces such as the Oliver Center and the Center for Urban Families. He urged the council to consider reopening and supporting neighborhood treatment centers and wraparound services to help families and people in recovery.
Chair Porter thanked Cannon for sharing his story before the committee moved to member questions.
