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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Desiree Bell, Member of the Public, on Syringe Service Programs and Accountability

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      Desiree Bell, a youth attending her first legislative hearing, testifies in support of Council Member Oswald Feliz's efforts to increase accountability for syringe service programs. She emphasizes the need for better regulation and tracking of needle distribution, particularly in underserved communities.

      • Highlights the issue of needle litter in areas like the Kingsbridge Underpass
      • Argues that there are ways to track syringes through serial numbers on medical supplies
      • Supports an "integrity ban" to modify how syringe services are provided