Less than a month ago, city council hosted a virtual love-in for the homeless. Voting 4-1 to accommodate Dignity Village, city council expressed their support and concern for men and women living on the street. But last Wednesday, those good vibes were decidedly missing. Council member Jim Francesconi, the only one to vote against Dignity […]
Joshua Cinelli
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Jonesin’ for a Budget
Will End of Methadone Program Begin Crime Spree?
Last Saturday, a dangerous milepost was passed by 3000 Oregonians: Funding for the state-sponsored methadone program was halted. Recovering heroin addicts will now need to pay for their recoveries themselves. “It’ll be a can of worms this city is not prepared to deal with,” says Veronika, a longtime methadone client. “To many who have been […]