19th Street Safety Fight and Opioid Response Plan
The council pressed staff on long-delayed 19th Street work—demanding repairs, funding transparency, and prioritization over a proposed bike trail—while introducing a treatment-first, transport-second citywide response using opioid funds. Public commenters urged action on Massey Commission recommendations, stronger community engagement, and immediate support for food security. 22mins
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Staff outlined plans to conduct community outreach and a feasibility study for 19th Street, while an alderwoman pressed for clearer timelines, prior community engagement, and parity with other corridor projects now that work on the 10th Street corridor had been completed and focus was shifting to 19th and Third Streets.
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A speaker urged the council to act on Massey Commission recommendations and invest in services like a city ambulance, harm reduction, mental health resources, and housing measures, criticizing over-policing and limited funding while calling for officials to attend community sessions and pursue substantive change.
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