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Public raises safety and service concerns at the Asteri housing complex
Summary
A public commenter told legislators about probable overdose deaths, repeated fire alarms and an alleged arson at the Asteri building, asked the county to account for deaths and the original cohort outcomes, and raised questions about resident billing and utilities.
During public comment, Zach Wynne presented photographs and dispatch audio to the legislature alleging repeated safety and service problems at the Asteri apartment building. Wynne said he had emailed audio of a probable overdose death and photos of stairwell debris; he also described a Saturday arson arrest and said he had become aware of residents receiving electric bills that may not be from the utility company named in their leases.
"I have lost count of how many deaths have happened at the building," Wynne said, and urged the county to account for how many people who originally moved into the building from homelessness remain alive. His remarks requested that the county determine both the financial cost to taxpayers and the human cost associated with the building’s history.
Legislators did not commit to a specific investigatory action at the meeting; several members acknowledged receiving Wynne’s materials by email. The comments were entered into the record and referred to relevant county staff for follow‑up.
