First community consultation sessions on impacts of the local drug crisis set for October
LETHBRIDGE – Dates have been set for consultation sessions in early October where Lethbridge residents will have an opportunity to share to their perspectives and collaborate with members of City Council on solutions that would form part of a community-based drug strategy.
Lethbridge has been dealing with the escalating drug crisis in recent years, and council voted to hold community consultation sessions aimed at tackling issues arising from the drug crisis and to establish a special ad hoc committee back in August.
Mayor Chris Spearman says it’s important for City Council to provide leadership by bringing people from all sides of this issue together to share their perspectives and collaborate on community-based solutions.
“We need solutions that respect the range of interests that exist and meaningfully address the difficulties our community is facing because of this crisis,” Spearman continued. “Together we will develop a solutions-based substance abuse strategy that will be created by the community, driven by the community and delivered by the community in partnership with the responsible levels of government and service providers.”