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Resident reports eviction from Golden Spur during Newport council meeting
Summary
A resident, Rachel Bright, told the Newport City Council she was evicted from Golden Spur during the public-comment period. Councilmembers also raised concerns about Hospitality House practices related to feeding and access.
During public comment at the May 18 meeting, Rachel Bright reported she had been evicted from Golden Spur.
The minutes state simply: "Rachel Bright spoke about being evicted from Golden Spur." The comment was part of the meeting's audience participation portion; no staff report, council motion or follow-up action related to the eviction was recorded in the minutes.
Councilmember Nathan Weathers separately raised an ongoing concern about the Hospitality House, saying staff had been feeding people and then having to lock them out afterwards. The minutes record his concern but do not indicate whether the council directed staff to investigate or take action.
No additional details, such as dates of eviction, case numbers, or referrals to legal or social services, were included in the meeting record.
