Overdose deaths continue to rise in Spokane as taxpayers foot the bill

Spokane Harm Reduction Plan: Taxpayers Told to Pay the Price - American Faith

Spokane’s top health official is urging residents to accept higher taxpayer costs to combat the city’s worsening drug and homelessness crisis. Spokane Regional Health Officer Dr. Bob Lutz told the City Council on Tuesday that “harm reduction” strategies—such as clean needle exchanges, naloxone distribution, and supervised consumption centers—are essential to public safety, even if they come at taxpayer expense. The comments come after Spokane Co…

Overdose deaths continue to rise in Spokane as taxpayers foot the bill

(The Center Square) – As overdoses rise and 1,800 people remain homeless, Spokane Regional Health Officer Bob Lutz argued Tuesday that taxpayers must bear some of the costs to maintain

As Overdoses Climb, Spokane Officials Discuss Public Funding for Harm Reduction

SPOKANE, WA – As overdoses rise and 1,800 people remain homeless, Spokane Regional Health Officer Bob Lutz argued Tuesday that taxpayers must bear some of the costs to maintain public safety. Lutz emphasized the effectiveness of “harm reduction” strategies on Tuesday while providing an opioid treatment presentation to the Spokane City Council. It follows the deadliest year on record in terms of overdoses in Spokane County, with Medical Examiner …

Overdose deaths continue in to rise in Spokane as taxpayers foot the bill - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – As overdoses rise and 1,800 people remain homeless, Spokane Regional Health Officer Bob Lutz argued Tuesday that taxpayers must bear some of the costs to maintain public safety. Lutz emphasized the effectiveness of “harm reduction” strategies on Tuesday while providing an opioid treatment presentation to the Spokane City Council. It follows the deadliest year on record in terms of overdoses in Spokane County, with Medical E…